SOLUTION: Suppose y varies inversely with x, and y=15 when x=40. Find an equation of variation for x and y.

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Question 331492: Suppose y varies inversely with x, and y=15 when x=40. Find an equation of variation for x and y.
Answer by nyc_function(2741) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y = k/x, where k is the constant of proportionality
You asked for the above equation and nothing more.