SOLUTION: Find the constant of variation when y varies inversely as x, and y=50 when x=5. Then write the specific inverse variation equation that relates y and x.

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Question 1174002: Find the constant of variation when y varies inversely as x, and y=50 when x=5.
Then write the specific inverse variation equation that relates y and x.
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

 Find the constant of variation when y varies inversely as x, and y=50 when x=5 

  y = k/x

 50 = k/5

 250 = k

Then write the specific inverse variation equation that relates y and x.

  y = 250/x

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