Y varies inversely as X, and Y = 1/5 when X = 35, how do you find the variation constant and the equation of variation for the given situation?

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2022-09-04

Y varies inversely as X, and Y = 1/5 when X = 35, how do you find the variation constant and the equation of variation for the given situation?

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Aleah Harrell

Aleah Harrell

Beginner2022-09-05Added 18 answers

the initial statement is y 1 x
to convert to an equation, multiply by k, the constant of variation
y = k × 1 x = k x
to find k, use the given condition
y = k x k = y x
when x= 35 y = 1 5
k = 1 5 × 35 = 7
equation of variation is y = 7 x

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