SOLUTION: Suppose x and y vary inversely, and x = 5 when y = 1.6 1. Write a function that models the inverse variation. 2. Find y when x = 32

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Question 187545: Suppose x and y vary inversely, and x = 5 when y = 1.6
1. Write a function that models the inverse variation.

2. Find y when x = 32
Found 2 solutions by uday1435, vleith:
Answer by uday1435(57) (Show Source):
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Suppose x and y vary inversely, and x = 5 when y = 1.6
1. Write a function that models the inverse variation.
2. Find y when x = 32
Since x is inversely y, xy =k
When x = 5, y= 1.6 so xy = 5 (1.6)=8 =k
1) So the function is xy =8
2) y = 8/x = 8/32 = 1/4

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Answer by vleith(2517) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
1) x = K/y
you are told x = 5 when y = 1.6
so

2) find y when x = 32