SOLUTION: If y varies inversely as x squared and y=2 when x=4 what is the constant of variation?
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: If y varies inversely as x squared and y=2 when x=4 what is the constant of variation?
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Answer by tutorcecilia(2152) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=x^2k
2=4^2k
2=16k
2/16=16/16k
1/8=k
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checking:
2=16k
2=4^2(1/8
2=16/8
2=2 [checks out]
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