Question

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

Answer 1

-5

5

-2

2

Answer 2

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

Answer 3

k is constant of variation

Answer 4

ok.. 5=k/-1?

Answer 5

yeah

Answer 6

so k=-5

Answer 7

thankss!! :)

Answer 8

:)