SOLUTION: Find the variation constant and an equation of variation where y varies inversely as x and y=6 when x=7. The variation constant is_________

SOLUTION: Find the variation constant and an equation of variation where y varies inversely as x and y=6 when x=7. The variation constant is__________.

Question 555144: Find the variation constant and an equation of variation where y varies inversely as x and y=6 when x=7.
The variation constant is__________.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find the variation constant and an equation of variation where y varies inversely as x and y=6 when x=7.
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y = k/x
Sove for "k";
6 = k/7
k = 42

The variation constant is 42
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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