SOLUTION: I have no idea how to solve this problem:
If y is inversely proportional to the square of x, and y=1 when x=4, find y when x=8.
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Question 100338: I have no idea how to solve this problem:
If y is inversely proportional to the square of x, and y=1 when x=4, find y when x=8.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If y is inversely proportional to the square of x
y = k/x^2
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and y=1 when x=4
1 = k/4^2
k= 16
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find y when x=8.
y = 16/x^2
y = 16/8^2
y = 1/4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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