If x varies inversely as y and x=12 when y=3, what is the value of x when y=9?

Makayla Reilly

Makayla Reilly

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2022-09-05

If x varies inversely as y and x=12 when y=3, what is the value of x when y=9?

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William Collins

William Collins

Beginner2022-09-06Added 12 answers

x 1 y or x = k 1 y or x y = k (k is the constant of proportionality)
x=12 when y = 3 12 3 = k or k = 36 .Hence the variation equation is xy=36 when y = 9 ; x = 36 9 = 4

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