SOLUTION: Suppose that y is inversely proportional to x and that y equals seven ninths when x=81. Complete parts ​(a) and ​(b). ​(a) Find the constant of proportionality k

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Question 1042841: Suppose that y is inversely proportional to x and that y equals seven ninths when x=81. Complete parts ​(a) and ​(b).
​(a) Find the constant of proportionality k.
kequals=
​(b) Use y equals StartFraction k Over x EndFractiony=
k
x to find y when xequals=7.
yequals=
I need help on three questions please

Answer by josgarithmetic(39617)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y is inversely proportional to x and that y equals seven ninths when x=81.


k is a proportionality or variation constant.





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