Q. An inverse variation includes the points (4,3) and (2,n). Find n. Write and solve an inverse variation equation to find the answer.n=____
Identify general form: Given that the relationship between the variables is an inverse variation.Identify the general form of inverse variation.Inverse variation: y=xk
Substitute point (4,3): We know that the point (4,3) lies on the inverse variation curve.Substitute x=4 and y=3 into the inverse variation equation y=xk to find the constant of variation k.3=4k
Solve for constant: Solve for k by multiplying both sides of the equation by 4.3×4=k12=kNow we have found the constant of variation k.
Write inverse variation equation: Write the inverse variation equation using the constant of variation k we found.Substitute k=12 into y=xk.The inverse variation equation is y=x12.
Find n for x=2: Use the inverse variation equation to find n when x=2. Substitute x=2 into y=x12. n=212n=6
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