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OpenStudy (anonymous):

x= -2 when y =9

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can you please make your question clearer??

OpenStudy (anonymous):

The question is Y varies inversely with X. Find the inverse variation equation if x=-2 when Y=9

OpenStudy (anonymous):

y=k/x

OpenStudy (jhannybean):

okay, the equation for inverse variation follows y = k / x you're given y = 9 and x = -2 can you solve for k?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A.xy=-18 B.xy=9/-2 C.y/x=-18

OpenStudy (anonymous):

these are the multiple choice answers

OpenStudy (jhannybean):

y = k / x 9 = k / -2 can you solve for k now? :)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

multiply x and y and u get the answer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-18

OpenStudy (jhannybean):

-_- I was getting there....thanks.

OpenStudy (jhannybean):

k = xy That is your inverse equation..

OpenStudy (jhannybean):

You won't just get your answer that way. You have to find k and plug it back into the equation.

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