Q. Assume that y varies inversely with x. If y=1 when x=6, find y when x=2. Write and solve an inverse variation equation to find the answer.y= _____
Understand Relationship: Understand the relationship between y and x. Inverse variation means that as one variable increases, the other decreases. The relationship can be described by the equation y=xk, where k is the constant of variation.
Find Constant of Variation: Use the given values to find the constant of variation k. We are given that y=1 when x=6. Substitute these values into the inverse variation equation to find k. 1=6k
Solve for k: Solve for k.To find k, multiply both sides of the equation by 6.1×6=(6k)×66=k
Write Inverse Variation Equation: Write the inverse variation equation with the found value of k. Now that we know k=6, we can write the equation as y=x6.
Find y: Find y when x=2.Substitute 2 for x in the equation y=x6.y=26y=3
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