Assume that y varies inversely with x. If y = 8.8 when x = 2.4, how do you find x when y = 2.1?

varice2r

varice2r

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2022-09-02

Assume that y varies inversely with x. If y = 8.8 when x = 2.4, how do you find x when y = 2.1?

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Nodussimj

Nodussimj

Beginner2022-09-03Added 14 answers

y = k x
or
k=xy
or
k=(2.4)(8.8)
or
k=21.12
By putting the value y=2.1 in the equation y = k x
we get
2.1 = 21.12 x
or
x = 21.12 2.1
or
=10.06

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