SOLUTION: the variables x and y vary inversely and y=-1 and x=-9. write an equation that relates x and y. then find y when x=-3

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Question 1179794: the variables x and y vary inversely and y=-1 and x=-9. write an equation that relates x and y. then find y when x=-3
Answer by josgarithmetic(39616) About Me  (Show Source):
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variables x and y vary inversely and y=-1 and x=-9.
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y=k%2Fx

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k=xy
k=%28-9%29%28-1%29=9
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highlight%28y=9%2Fx%29