SOLUTION: If y varies inversely as x and y = 2 when x = 1, find x when y is 4.

SOLUTION: If y varies inversely as x and y = 2 when x = 1, find x when y is 4.

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Question 952012: If y varies inversely as x and y = 2 when x = 1, find x when y is 4.
Answer by CubeyThePenguin(3113) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Inversely proportional ==> xy multiplied is constant

xy = (1)(2) = x(4)

x = 1/2
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