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OpenStudy (anonymous):

x and y vary inversely, and x = 21 when y = 3. What is the value of k? A. 1 7 B. 1 3 C. 7 D. 63

Parth (parthkohli):

In an inverse relation, this is true:\[xy = k\]

Parth (parthkohli):

That is true for ALL \(x\) and \(y\). So you simply have to multiply \(21\) and \(3\).

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thanks for the help

Parth (parthkohli):

You're welcome =)

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