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

Question 404302: Suppose x and y vary inversely, and x = 5 when y = 1.6
Write a function that models the inverse variation.
Find y when x = 32.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Suppose x and y vary inversely, and x = 5 when y = 1.6
Write a function that models the inverse variation.
Find y when x = 32.
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y = k/x
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Solve for "k" using x = 5 when y = 1.6
1.6 = k/5
k = 8
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Equation for this problem:
y = 8/x
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Find y when x = 32:
y = 8/32
y = 1/4
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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