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  • 02-11-2018
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Assume that y varies inversely with x. If y=-6 when x=-2 find y when x=5

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  • 02-11-2018

Answer:

3/5

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula for inverse variation is y = k/x.

We are to find k by subbing -6 for y and -2 for x:  -6 = k(-2), or k = 3.

So, we have the inverse relationship y = 3/x.

Now, if x = 5, y = 3/5.

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