SOLUTION: Write a function that models each variation. X = 5 when Y = 15, y varies inversely with x.

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Question 868578: Write a function that models each variation.
X = 5 when Y = 15, y varies inversely with x.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi

Let k represent the constant of the inverse variation
y = x/k
15 = 5/k
k = 1/3
y+=+x%2F%281%2F3%29+=+3x