SOLUTION: find the variation constant and an equation of variation for the given situation. problem: y varies inversely as x, and y = 1/5 when x = 35
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Question 218747: find the variation constant and an equation of variation for the given situation. problem: y varies inversely as x, and y = 1/5 when x = 35 Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! find the variation constant and an equation of variation for the given situation. problem: y varies inversely as x, and y = 1/5 when x = 35
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y = k/x
1/5 = k/35
k = (1/5)(35) = 7
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k = 7 is the variation constant.
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Stan H.
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