If y varies inversely as x, how do you find the constant of variation and the inverse variation equation given y=90 when x =6?

Jared Irwin

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2022-08-30

If y varies inversely as x, how do you find the constant of variation and the inverse variation equation given y=90 when x =6?

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Douglas Woodard

Douglas Woodard

Beginner2022-08-31Added 8 answers

y = k x , where k represents the ox proportionality constant.
y=90, when x=6. So, k = xy =540.
In this unique relation, the function y - 1 is same as the function y.
y = 540 x  and  x = 540 y 

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