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OpenStudy (anonymous):

If y varies inversely as x, find the constant of variation if y = 5 when x = -1

geerky42 (geerky42):

\[y=\dfrac{k}{x}, \text{where k is the constant of variation.}\]

geerky42 (geerky42):

Find k when y=5 and x=-1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

k=-5?

geerky42 (geerky42):

OpenStudy (anonymous):

hahah thank you!

geerky42 (geerky42):

Glad I helped.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

If y varies directly as x, find the constant of variation if y = 10 when x = 5. how would I do this one? since it's directly

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