Q. An inverse variation includes the points (4,4) and (1,n). Find n. Write and solve an inverse variation equation to find the answer.n=____
Identify general form of inverse variation: Given that there is an inverse variation that includes the points (4,4) and (1,n). Identify the general form of inverse variation. In inverse variation, the product of the two variables is constant. Inverse variation: y=xk where k is the constant of variation.
Substitute values to find constant: We know that the point (4,4) lies on the inverse variation curve.Choose the equation after substituting the values in y=xk.Substitute 4 for x and 4 for y in y=xk to find the constant k.4=4k
Solve for constant: We found:4=4kSolve the equation to find the value of k.To isolate k, multiply both sides by 4.4×4=(4k)×416=k
Write inverse variation equation: We have:k=16Write the inverse variation equation in the form of y=xk.Substitute k=16 in y=xk.y=x16
Find value of n: Inverse variation equation: y=x16 Find y when x=1, which will give us the value of n. Substitute 1 for x in y=x16. n=116n=16
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