SOLUTION: If y varies inversely with x and y=2/9 when x=1/3, what in the constant of variation?

SOLUTION: If y varies inversely with x and y=2/9 when x=1/3, what in the constant of variation?

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Question 607199: If y varies inversely with x and y=2/9 when x=1/3, what in the constant of variation?
Answer by nerdybill(7384) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
If y varies inversely with x and y=2/9 when x=1/3, what in the constant of variation?
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When you se "inverse variation" think:
y = k/x
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plug in what was given to find the constant k:
2/9 = k/(1/3)
multiplying both sides by 3:
2/9 * 3= k
2/3= k
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answer: 2/3

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