Question 1000535: X= 45. Y= 16. Y varies inversely as x Find x if y is 24. And the the other varies directly find x when y is 24. So inverse. And directly Found 2 solutions by solver91311, stanbon:Answer by solver91311(24713) (Show Source):
In the future, be careful with your capitalization. x is NOT the same thing as X and y is NOT the same thing as Y. I assume you meant them to be the same.
If y varies directly as x, then . Substitute your initial values of x and y, then solve for k. Once you have the coefficient of proportionality, k, then you can create a formula that will give you either of the variables given the other.
John
My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
You can put this solution on YOUR website! X= 45. Y= 16. Y varies inversely as x Find x if y is 24. And the the other varies directly find x when y is 24. So inverse. And directly
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y = k/x
Solve for "k"::
16 = k/45
k = 720
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Equation:
y = 720/x
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Find x if y = 24
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24 = 720/x
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x = 720/24
x = 30
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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