SOLUTION: Suppose that y varies inversely with x. When x = 10, then y = 9. Find y when x = 5. (a) Find the constant of proportionality k. (b) Write the function rel

SOLUTION: Suppose that y varies inversely with x. When x = 10, then y = 9. Find y when x = 5. (a) Find the constant of proportionality k. (b) Write the function rel

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Question 1074958: Suppose that y varies inversely with x. When x = 10, then y = 9. Find y when x = 5.
(a) Find the constant of proportionality k.
(b) Write the function relating the variables.
(c) Find the indicated quantity.
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=k/x
9=k/10
k=90
y=90/5
=18.
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