SOLUTION: hey, this problem is also giving me trouble: if y varies inversely as x and y=-5 when x=12.5, find x when y=15. thanks

Question 85309: hey,

this problem is also giving me trouble: if y varies inversely as x and y=-5 when x=12.5, find x when y=15.

thanks
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
There's a thing called the 'constant of variation'
Write the relation like this:
This says "Y varies inversely with x with k being the
constant of variation
Now find k

Now finish the problem

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