Assume the y varies inversely with x and y = 5 when x = 1.3. How do you write the indirect variation equation for the relationship?

frobirrimupyx

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2022-09-03

Assume the y varies inversely with x and y = 5 when x = 1.3. How do you write the indirect variation equation for the relationship?

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madirans2m

madirans2m

Beginner2022-09-04Added 17 answers

Write the variation as it is stated:
y 1 x
Make it into an equation by multiplying by a constant.
y = k x
make 'k' the subject and find its value
k = x × y = 1.3 × 5 = 6.5
Now that you know a value for 'k', use it in the equation:
y = 6.5 x

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