x=-8, when y=-1/4 in an inverse variation.Find y, when x=4

Sinead Mcgee

Sinead Mcgee

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2021-09-12

x=-8, when y=14 in an inverse variation.
Find y, when x=4

Answer & Explanation

falhiblesw

falhiblesw

Skilled2021-09-13Added 97 answers

The equation for an inverse variation:
y=kx
Solve for k:
14=k8
k=(8)×(14)
k=2
Substitute x=4, to find y:
y=24
y=12

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