Question

If y varies inversely as x, and y = 3 as x = -2, find y for the x-value of -1.
WILL MEDAL

Answer 1

y varies inversely as x
Is
y=k/x

And you know y=3 and x=-2
Plug them in and solve for k
So
3=k/-2
Multiply both sides by -2
k=-6

So your equation is
y= -6/x

Answer 2

And you know x=-1
And you're solving for y.
So
y= -6/-1

y=?

Answer 3

6