Question 553686
assume that y-varies inversely as x. 
y = k/x
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Solve for "k" using "y=9 when x=8":
9 = k/8
k = 72
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find y when x=6
Equation:
y = 72/x
y = 72/6
y = 12
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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