SOLUTION: Express the statement as a formula that involves the given variables and a constant of proportionality k. q is inversely proportional to the sum of x and y. Determine the value

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Question 1113889: Express the statement as a formula that involves the given variables and a constant of proportionality k.
q is inversely proportional to the sum of x and y.
Determine the value of k from the given conditions.
If x = 0.7 and y = 0.5, then q = 1.4.

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Express the statement as a formula that involves the given variables and a constant of proportionality k.
q is inversely proportional to the sum of x and y.
q = k%2F%28%28x%2By%29%29
Determine the value of k from the given conditions.
If x = 0.7 and y = 0.5, then q = 1.4.
k%2F%28%28.7%2B.5%29%29 = 1.4
k%2F%281.2%29 = 1.4
k =1.4*1.2
k = 1.68
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q = 1.68%2F%28%28x%2By%29%29 is the formula