Question

If y varies inversely as x, and y = 5 as x = 6, find y for the x-value of 10

Answer 1

y varies inversely as x so

y = k/x

y = 5 when x = 6

5 = k/6

5 x 6 = k

30 = k

what is y when x = 10

y = k/x

y = 30/10

Answer 2

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