Question

Assume that y varies inversely as x. If y = -6 when x = -2, find y when x = 5.
A. y = 1.7
B. y = 2.4
C. y = 3

Answer 1

is that how its phrased exactly?

Answer 2

Assume that y varies inversely as x?

Answer 3

Yes and I dont get it

Answer 4

yalpha1/x
y=k/x
-6=x/-2
k=12
x=5 , k=12
y=k/x
y=12/5

Answer 5

y=2.4