If y = 7.2 when x = 10, what is the value of x when y = 20?

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2022-09-02

If y = 7.2 when x = 10, what is the value of x when y = 20?

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Jovany Newman

Jovany Newman

Beginner2022-09-03Added 10 answers

It seems that the question refers to an inverse variation?
The constant in an inverse variation is found from k=x*y
From this we can find x or y, given the other one.
x = k y and y = k x
k = 7.2 × 10 = 72
therefore to find y:
y = k x = 72 20
y=3.6

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