SOLUTION: If y varies inversely as x, and y = 12 when x = 6, what is K, the variation constant?
A. 1⁄3 C. 72
B. 2 D. 144
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A. 1⁄3 C. 72
B. 2 D. 144
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Question 239279: If y varies inversely as x, and y = 12 when x = 6, what is K, the variation constant?
A. 1⁄3 C. 72
B. 2 D. 144 Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website! If y varies inversely as x
y = k/x
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y = 12 when x = 6, what is K, the variation constant?
12 = k/6
k = 72
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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A. 1⁄3 C. 72
B. 2 D. 144