SOLUTION: Write a formula that expresses the relationship described below. P varies jointly as x and y and P = 7 when x = –1 and y = –6. I'm not sure, but I think it would be P = 6/

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Question 150792: Write a formula that expresses the relationship described below.
P varies jointly as x and y and P = 7 when x = –1 and y = –6.


I'm not sure, but I think it would be P = 6/7xy

Answer by mangopeeler07(462)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

plug in P, x and y

7=6/7(-1)(-6)

7=6/42
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Try one of these:



P = 7 when x = –1 and y = –6.

7=-(-1+-6)
7=-(-7)
7=7

or the latter:

(which perhaps is what you meant from the start)

7=7/6 times 6
7=7

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