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OpenStudy (anonymous):

If y varies inversely as x. find the constant of variation if y = 6 and x = 2.

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

"If y varies inversely as x", then \[\Large y = \frac{k}{x}\] for some constant k

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

Plug in the given x and y values, then solve for k and tell me what you get.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

12?

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

good

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

k = 12

OpenStudy (anonymous):

thank you!

jimthompson5910 (jim_thompson5910):

yw

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