SOLUTION: If y varies inversely as x and y = 3, = when x = 6. Find y when x = 36. Thanks

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Question 42552: If y varies inversely as x and y = 3, = when x = 6. Find y when x = 36.
Thanks
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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The inverse relation is
y = k/x
Now plug in to find k
3 = k/6
k = 18
Now rewrite it with k and new data...
y = 18/x
y = 18/36
y = 1/2