Suppose a and b vary inversely, and b = 8 when a = 6. Write a function that models the variation and find b when a = 30. (3 points)

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Suppose a and b vary inversely, and b = 8 when a = 6. Write a function that models the variation and find b when a = 30.  (3 points)

 Explain And Walk Me Through It Please !!

anonymous · Answer

@Hero help please

anonymous · Answer

@goformit100 help ?

hero · Answer

1. Write the inverse variation function
2. Input the first set of values for a and b
3. Find k 
4. Input the second set of values a and k. 
5. Find b

hero · Answer

`1.`  ab = k
`2.`  (8)(6) = k
`3.`   48 = k
`4.`  30b = 48
     b = 48/30
`5.` b = 1.6

hero · Answer

Stumped?

anonymous · Answer

@Hero  No I Understand Thank You !

hero · Answer

Well, that's good. A lot of other students usually remain confused even after I show them the steps.

anonymous · Answer

@Hero  Nope The Way You Explained It Made It Really Simple