SOLUTION: Find the variation constant and an equation of variation where y varies inversely as x and y=3 when x = 20.

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Question 442676: Find the variation constant and an equation of variation where y varies inversely as x and y=3 when x = 20.
Answer by robertb(5830) About Me  (Show Source):
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y+=+k%2Fx ==> 3+=+k%2F20 ==> k = 60.
==> y+=+60%2Fx