document.write( "Question 967593: y is inversely proportional to x. y=30 when x=5.
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document.write( "(a) Find the constant of proportionality.
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document.write( "(b) Determine the value of y when x=15. \n" );
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Algebra.Com's Answer #591367 by stanbon(75887)![]() ![]() ![]() You can put this solution on YOUR website! y is inversely proportional to x. y=30 when x=5. \n" ); document.write( "y = k/x \n" ); document.write( "30 = k/5 \n" ); document.write( "k = 150 \n" ); document.write( "------------------- \n" ); document.write( " (a) Find the constant of proportionality. \n" ); document.write( "k = 150 \n" ); document.write( "-------------------- \n" ); document.write( " (b) Determine the value of y when x=15. \n" ); document.write( "y = 150/15 \n" ); document.write( "y = 10 \n" ); document.write( "-------------- \n" ); document.write( "Cheers, \n" ); document.write( "Stan H. \n" ); document.write( "---------------- \n" ); document.write( " |