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When x = 3, y = 6. Find y when x = 2.

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There isn't a trend or equation that be found with one measurement/point. More info is needed.

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y varies inversely as twice x. When x = 3, y = 6. Find y when x = 2.

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

So, equation is\[y=\frac {k}{2x}\]and k is a constant. We know:\[6=\frac{k}{2(3)}=\frac{k}{6}\]So k=36. Now we solve for y when x=2:\[y=\frac{36}{2(2)}=9\]

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