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OpenStudy (anonymous):

If y varies inversely as x and y = –24 when x = –14, find y when x = 8.

OpenStudy (amistre64):

inverse variation resembles a fraction

OpenStudy (amistre64):

y = k/x where k is known as the constant of variation k = xy

OpenStudy (amistre64):

so to find y when x=8; given the k=-24(-14) y = -24(-14)/8

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