Ask your own question, for FREE!
Mathematics 4 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

If y varies inversely as x, and y = 20 as x = 3, find the y for the x-value of 4. Answer 12 13 14 15

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@zordoloom what about this one?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Nurali

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Set up the same proportions.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

|dw:1354995838719:dw|

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Wait that doesn't make sense?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

20 x 4 would be 80 divided by 3

OpenStudy (anonymous):

What do I do now? Simplify

OpenStudy (anonymous):

No, now since it varies inversely, as x increases y, decreases

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I got 13 but I think it wrong

OpenStudy (anonymous):

|dw:1354995924541:dw|

Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!
Can't find your answer? Make a FREE account and ask your own questions, OR help others and earn volunteer hours!

Join our real-time social learning platform and learn together with your friends!