SOLUTION: If m varies inversely as n and m=8 when n=3 find m when n=8

Question 1096638: If m varies inversely as n and m=8 when n=3 find m when n=8
Found 2 solutions by greenestamps, josgarithmetic:
Answer by greenestamps(13200) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

"m varies inversely as n" means the product of m and n is constant.

So if m is 8 when n is 3, then when n is 8, m will be 3.
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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If m varies inversely as n and m=8 when n=3 find m when n=8
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Let k be a variation constant.

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Find k.

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Model:
Do the rest.
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