SOLUTION: If 𝑥 varies inversely as 𝑦 and 𝑥 = 24 when 𝑦 = 4, find 𝑥 when 𝑦 = 12.

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Question 1034809: If 𝑥 varies inversely as 𝑦 and 𝑥 = 24 when 𝑦 = 4, find 𝑥 when 𝑦 = 12.
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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The relationship is written as
x+=+k%2Fy
We use the info given to find k, then go from there...
24+=+k%2F4
k = 96
Thus our relationship is
x+=+96%2Fy
Now if y = 12
x+=+96%2F12+=+8