SOLUTION: If p varies inversely as q and p = -8 when q = 2, find p when q = -4. A. 16 B. -16 C. -4 D. 4

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Question 436240: If p varies inversely as q and p = -8 when q = 2, find p when q = -4.
A. 16
B. -16
C. -4
D. 4

Answer by ewatrrr(24785)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
 
Hi
*Note: When Quantities vary inversely,they are related by the relationship:
k being the constant of proportionality.
If p varies inversely as q and p = -8 when q = 2, find p when q = -4.
p = k/q
-8 = k/2
-16 = k
p = (-16)/-4 = 4 when q = -4

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