SOLUTION: Find the constant of variation when y varies inversely as x, and y=50 when x=5. Then write the specific inverse variation equation that relates y and x.

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Question 1174002: Find the constant of variation when y varies inversely as x, and y=50 when x=5.
Then write the specific inverse variation equation that relates y and x.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi,
Find the constant of variation when y varies inversely as x, and y=50 when x=5
y = k/x
50 = k/5
250 = k
Then write the specific inverse variation equation that relates y and x.
y = 250/x
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