How do you write an inverse variation equation given y=−6 when x=−2?

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2022-09-01

How do you write an inverse variation equation given y=−6 when x=−2?

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Jaylen Hickman

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Beginner2022-09-02Added 7 answers

Any quantities which are inversely proportional to each other are related by a constant.
x 1 y
Form an equation by introducing a constant (k)
x = k y
Find a value for k using the given values for x and y
k = x × y
k = - 2 × - 6 = 12
Use this value for k in the equation above:
x = 12 y
This could be written as y = 12 x

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