SOLUTION: Solve: B varies inversely as the square root of c. If b = 1 when c = 16, find b when c = 6. I am really confused on this one. I don't know where to start and what steps to tak

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Question 84198: Solve:
B varies inversely as the square root of c. If b = 1 when c = 16, find b when c = 6.
I am really confused on this one. I don't know where to start and what steps to take. I'd like to see the steps and the answer please. Thank you for your help!
Answer by PS(13) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
b is inversely proportional to 1%2Fsqrt%28c%29
b = x%2Fsqrt%28c%29
b = 1 when c = 16 - Solve for x
1 = x%2Fsqrt%2816%29
1 = x%2F4
x = 4

b = x%2Fsqrt%28c%29
Solve for c = 6

b = 4%2Fsqrt%286%29