SOLUTION: y varies inversely as the square of x, and y=7 when x=3 Find the equation of variation for the given situation.

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Question 366530: y varies inversely as the square of x, and y=7 when x=3
Find the equation of variation for the given situation.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi,
*Note: When Quantities vary inversely,they are related by the relationship:
k being the constant of proportionality.
In this example: y varies inversely as the square of x
y = k/x^2
y=7 when x=3
7 = k/9
63 = k
y = 63/x^2 is the equation of variation for this given situation
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