SOLUTION: Suppose z caries directly with x and inversely with the square of y. When x=5 and y=9, x=900. Find the equation of variation.

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Question 375367: Suppose z caries directly with x and inversely with the square of y. When x=5 and y=9, x=900. Find the equation of variation.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Hi,
z varies directly with x and inversely with the square of y
Let k represent the constant of proportionality
If I am understanding your question properly

When x=5 and y=9, z=900
900 = k(5/81)
(81/5)900 = k
14580 = k
equation of variation


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