SOLUTION: Assume that y varies inversely as x, and y=18 when x=3. Find the constant of variation.
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: Assume that y varies inversely as x, and y=18 when x=3. Find the constant of variation.
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Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Assume that y varies inversely as x:
y = k/x
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y=18 when x=3
18 = k/3
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Find the constant of variation.
k = 3*18 = 54
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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