SOLUTION: The variable z is directly proportional to x, and inversely proportional to y. When x is 16 and y is 17, z has the value 11.294117647059. What is the value of z when x=22, and y =2

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Question 1147851: The variable z is directly proportional to x, and inversely proportional to y. When x is 16 and y is 17, z has the value 11.294117647059. What is the value of z when x=22, and y =26?
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variable z is directly proportional to x, and inversely proportional to y. When x is 16 and y is 17, z has the value 11.294117647059.
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z=k%2Ax%2Fy
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zy%2Fx=k
k=11.294117647059%2A17%2F16
k=12
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highlight_green%28z=12x%2Fy%29