SOLUTION: 14) y varies inversely as w, and y = 9 when w = 2. Find y when w = 6.

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Question 355727: 14) y varies inversely as w, and y = 9 when w = 2. Find y when w = 6.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hi,
*Note: When Quantities vary inversely,they are related by the relationship:
k being the constant of proportionality.
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question states y = 9 when w = 2

9 = (k/2)
k = 18
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when w = 6

y = 18/6 = 3

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