SOLUTION: If y varies inversely as x, find the constant variation and the specific equation for y=20 when x=3

SOLUTION: If y varies inversely as x, find the constant variation and the specific equation for y=20 when x=3

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Question 32211: If y varies inversely as x, find the constant variation and the specific equation for y=20 when x=3
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=k/x
Need to find "k".
20=k/3
k=60
Cheers,
Stan H.
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