SOLUTION: Find the constant of variation. Then write an equation for each statement. 1. y varies inversely as x,and y=5 when x=10. 2. y varies inversely as x,and y=4 when x=-2.

Question 823279: Find the constant of variation. Then write an equation for each
statement.
1. y varies inversely as x,and y=5 when x=10.
2. y varies inversely as x,and y=4 when x=-2.
Answer by TimothyLamb(4379) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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y = K/x
K = xy
K = 10*5
K = 50
y = 50/x
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y = K/x
K = xy
K = -2*4
K = -8
y = -8/x
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