Y varies inversely as the square of x when x=6 y=4, how do you find y when x=2?

obojeneqk

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2022-09-05

Y varies inversely as the square of x when x=6 y=4, how do you find y when x=2?

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Azul Lang

Azul Lang

Beginner2022-09-06Added 20 answers

y varies inversely as the square of x means:
y = k x 2
Solving for k:
k = x 2 y
k = ( 6 ) 2 ( 4 )
k=
To find y when x=2, we go back to the orinal equation:
y = k ( 2 ) 2
y = ( 6 ) 2 4 4
y=36

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