SOLUTION: If x varies inversely as v, and x=27 when v=7, find x when v=63.

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Question 460877: If x varies inversely as v, and x=27 when v=7, find x when v=63.
Found 2 solutions by stanbon, rwm:
Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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If x varies inversely as v, and x=27 when v=7, find x when v=63.
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x = k/v
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Solve for "k" using "x=27 when v=7":
27 = k/7
k = 7*27 = 189
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Equation:
x = 189/v
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Find x when v=63.
x = 189/63
x = 3
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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Answer by rwm(914) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
v=k/x
7=k/27
k=189
63=189/x
x=3