SOLUTION: Find the variation constant and an equation of variation where y varies inversely as x and y=6 when x=7. The variation constant is__________.

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Question 555144: Find the variation constant and an equation of variation where y varies inversely as x and y=6 when x=7.
The variation constant is__________.

Answer by stanbon(75887) About Me  (Show Source):
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Find the variation constant and an equation of variation where y varies inversely as x and y=6 when x=7.
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y = k/x
Sove for "k";
6 = k/7
k = 42


The variation constant is 42
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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