Question

If y varies inversely as x, find the constant of variation if y = 14 when x = 8.

Answer 1

\[\large y = \frac{k}{x}\]

When y = 14, x = 8 so plug those in

\[\large 14 = \frac{k}{8}\]
\[\large k = 14 \times 8 = \space ?\]

Answer 2

112?

Answer 3

Looks right to me!