SOLUTION: If y varies inversely as x^2, and y=2 when x=4, what is the constant of variation?

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Question 320817: If y varies inversely as x^2, and y=2 when x=4, what is the constant of variation?
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If y varies inversely as x^2, and y=2 when x=4, what is the constant of variation?
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y = k/x^2
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2 = k/(4^2)
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2 = k/16
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k = 32
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Stan H.