SOLUTION: Let x1 = 6, y1 = 8, and y2 = 2. Let y vary inversely as x. Find x2. Options: x2 = 1.5 x2 = 46 x2 = 24 OR x2 = 2.67

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Question 894141: Let x1 = 6, y1 = 8, and y2 = 2. Let y vary inversely as x. Find x2.
Options:
x2 = 1.5
x2 = 46
x2 = 24
OR
x2 = 2.67

Answer by richwmiller(17219)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=k/x
8=k/6
k=48
2=48/x2
x2=24

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