SOLUTION: find the variation constant and an equation of variation for the given situation. problem: y varies inversely as x, and y = 12 when x =5

Question 218745: find the variation constant and an equation of variation for the given situation. problem: y varies inversely as x, and y = 12 when x =5
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
find the variation constant and an equation of variation for the given situation. problem: y varies inversely as x, and y = 12 when x =5
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y = k/x
Find "k":
12 = k/5
k = 60
That is the variation constant.
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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