Question #57bb0

2 Answers
Feb 15, 2018

y = 315 / x

Explanation:

When Y varies inversely as x, we can express the relationship of such by:

y = k / x

Hence, substituting your values of x and y can give the value of the constant k.

45 = k / 7

So, k= 315

Now that the value of k is known.
Overall, the equation would be:

y = 315 / x

The question would usually give you a value of x or y to solve for the other unknown.

Feb 15, 2018

y=315/x

Explanation:

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"to find k use the given condition"

y=45" when "x=7

y=k/xrArrk=yx=45xx7=315

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