Q. If y varies inversely with x and y=4 when x=3, find y when x=1. Write and solve an inverse variation equation to find the answer.y= _____
Understand relationship: Understand the relationship between y and x. Since y varies inversely with x, 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=4 when x=3. Substitute these values into the inverse variation equation to find k. 4=3k Now, solve for k by multiplying both sides by 3. 4×3=kk=12
Write inverse variation equation: Write the inverse variation equation with the found value of k.Now that we have found k to be 12, the inverse variation equation is y=x12.
Find y for x=1: Find y when x=1 using the inverse variation equation.Substitute x=1 into the equation y=x12.y=112y=12
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