SOLUTION: Hi, I am currently struggling with algebra 1. I'm in grade eight. I need to figure out how to write an inverse variation if y varies inversely with x. please tell me how to solve x

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Question 694764: Hi, I am currently struggling with algebra 1. I'm in grade eight. I need to figure out how to write an inverse variation if y varies inversely with x. please tell me how to solve x=3 when y=2
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Answer by MathLover1(20850) About Me  (Show Source):
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if y varies inversely with x, than you have a constant of proportionality k which makes y=k%2Fx

then you need to find k, the constant of proportionality

y=k%2Fx... now plug in given values x=3 and y=2
2=k%2F3
k+=+2%2A3
k+=+6

Answer by Ave(106) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
xy=k This is the inverse variation, solve for k(constant) by plugging in x and y
2*3=k
6=k