SOLUTION: If x varies inversely with y and x=-4 when y=30, find x when y=24

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Question 447464: If x varies inversely with y and x=-4 when y=30, find x when y=24
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If x varies inversely with y and x=-4 when y=30, find x when y=24
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x = k/y
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solve for "k" using "x=-4 when y=30".
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-4 = k/30
k = -120
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Equation: x = -120/y
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find x when y=24
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x = -120/24
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x = -5
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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