If y varies inversely as x and y = 5 when x = 10, how do you find y when x = 2?

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2022-09-01

If y varies inversely as x and y = 5 when x = 10, how do you find y when x = 2?

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Illuddybopylu

Illuddybopylu

Beginner2022-09-02Added 17 answers

y = k x ;where x and y are variables and k is constant
or
5 = k 10
or
k=5(10)
or
k=50
So Equation becomes y = 50 x
When x=2
y = 50 2
or
y=25

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