SOLUTION: The variables x and y vary inversely. Use the given values to write an equation relating x and y Then find y When, x=1/4 X=-3/2, y=2

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Question 725218: The variables x and y vary inversely. Use the given values to write an equation relating x and y
Then find y
When, x=1/4
X=-3/2, y=2
Found 2 solutions by solver91311, richwmiller:
Answer by solver91311(24713) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!


The way you wrote this doesn't make any sense. What are the initial conditions?

By the way, X and x are two different things. Be consistent.

John

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Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
y=k/x
x=-3/2, y=2
2=k/-3/2
2=k*-2/3
6=k*-2
-3=k
y=k/x
y=-3/1/4
y=-3*4
y=-12