Q. Assume that y varies inversely with x. If y=4 when x=6, find y when x=2. 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
Substitute values in equation: We know that y=4 when x=6. Choose the equation after substituting the values in y=xk. Substitute 6 for x and 4 for y in y=xk. 4=6k
Solve for k: We found:4=6kSolve the equation to find the value of k.To isolate k, multiply both sides by 6.4×6=(6k)×624=k
Write inverse variation equation: We have:k=24Write the inverse variation equation in the form of y=xk.Substitute k=24 in y=xk.y=x24
Find y for x=2: Inverse variation equation:y=x24Find y when x=2.Substitute 2 for x in y=x24.y=224y=12
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