Q. Assume that y varies inversely with x. If y=1 when x=6, find y when x=3. Write and solve an inverse variation equation to find the answer.y= _____
Identify general form: Given that y varies inversely with x. Identify the general form of inverse variation. In inverse variation, variables change in opposite directions. Inverse variation: y=xk
Choose equation with values: We know that y=1 when x=6. Choose the equation after substituting the values in y=xk. Substitute 6 for x and 1 for y in y=xk. 1=6k
Solve for k: We found:1=6kSolve the equation to find the value of k.To isolate k, multiply both sides by 6.1×6=(6k)×66=k
Substitute k in equation: We have:k=6Write the inverse variation equation in the form of y=xk.Substitute k=6 in y=xk.y=x6
Find y for x=3: Inverse variation equation:y=x6Find y when x=3.Substitute 3 for x in y=x6.y=36y=2
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