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(10682) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,
*Note: When Quantities vary inversely,they are related by the relationship:
y+=+%28k%2Fx%29 k being the constant of proportionality.
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question states y = 9 when w = 2
y+=+%28k%2Fw%29
9 = (k/2)
k = 18
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when w = 6
y+=+%28k%2Fw%29
y = 18/6 = 3