x and y vary inversely, and x = 1/5 when y = 5. What is the value of k?

A. 1 25
B. 1
C. 5
D. 25

Question

x and y vary inversely, and x = 1/5 when y = 5. What is the value of k?


 A. 1 25    
 B. 1 
 C. 5 
 D. 25

whpalmer4 · Answer

If $x$ and $y$ vary inversely, that means $y = k/x$.  Plug in your known values of $x$ and $y$ to find $k$.

anonymous · Answer

Damn girl how many more questions you gonna ask?

anonymous · Answer

y=k*1/x     y =k/x

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

5=k/5    find k
25= k

whpalmer4 · Answer

No, OpenStudy is to help you learn, not just give you answers.  For example, if you actually learned how to do this, then you might not just use an incorrect answer.

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

5=k/(1/5)

anonymous · Answer

actually

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

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