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OpenStudy (anonymous):

We are given an inverse variation equation of xy = 10. Complete the statement. y________as x increases. A. Increase B. Decreases C. Remains Constant

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

Hint: inverses are opposites of each other

OpenStudy (anonymous):

idk im struggling

OpenStudy (anonymous):

idk but id say b just going off his tip but yeah i wouldn't take mine I'm just giving a best guess

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

As one variable increases, the other variable will go in the opposite direction and decrease. The same thing happens if the variable decreases. If it decreases, then the other variable will increase.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so its A

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

no, it's actually B

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

as x increases, y decreases

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

restated as "y____decreases____as x increases."

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

you're welcome

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