SOLUTION: Don't understand how to fill in the table. If x and y vary inversely, complete the table below. x is (1, 2, __, -12) y is (12, __, 3 __) How do I get to the answer as to

Algebra.Com
Question 647773: Don't understand how to fill in the table.
If x and y vary inversely, complete the table below.
x is (1, 2, __, -12)
y is (12, __, 3 __)
How do I get to the answer as to what goes in the blank?

Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Hint: If x and y vary inversely, then xy = k. Basically, x and y multiply to the same number k (whatever it is) every time.
RELATED QUESTIONS

if x and y vary inversley,complete the table below table x 1... (answered by Alan3354)
if x and y vary inversely, complete the table below. x | 1 | 2 | _ | -12 y |12 (answered by ewatrrr)
Expectations As this is a fundamental "hands on" course, it is expected that you master... (answered by ewatrrr)
A) do e and m vary directly,inversely,or neither? e)/1/2/3 (answered by Alan3354)
do m and n vary directly, inversely, or neither. m -3 4 10 n -12 16 40 if m... (answered by robertb)
The variables x and y vary inversely. When x is 10 and y is 7. If x is 5, then y... (answered by MathLover1)
Systems of Equations 1. Solve the following problems for X and Y in these two system... (answered by solver91311)
solve the equation and complete the table. this was a test problem, I didn't... (answered by MORUPHOSUOLALE)
For the table that follows, answer the following questions: x y 1 1/3 2 2/3... (answered by Fombitz)