If y varies inversely as x, and y = 12 as x = 2, how do you find y for the x-value of 6?

Kirsten Mcintyre

Kirsten Mcintyre

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2022-09-03

If y varies inversely as x, and y = 12 as x = 2, how do you find y for the x-value of 6?

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coccusk7

coccusk7

Beginner2022-09-04Added 14 answers

As x and y are inversely proportional, the equation can be represented as x = k y
Substituting x=2 and y=12, we get 2 = k 12 => k = 12 2 => k=24.
Equation can be represented as x = 24 y . So, when y=6, we get x = 24 6 => x=4

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