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OpenStudy (anonymous):

If y varies inversely as x, find the constant of variation if y = 5 when x = -1.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-5 5 -2 2

OpenStudy (anonymous):

If y varies inversely as x so one can write : \[y=\frac{k}{x}\]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

k is constant of variation

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ok.. 5=k/-1?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yeah

OpenStudy (anonymous):

so k=-5

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thankss!! :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

:)

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