If q is inversely proportional to p, and q = 3 / 2 when p = 72 how do you write the equation?

rustenig

rustenig

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2022-09-05

If q is inversely proportional to p, and q = 3 / 2 when p = 72 how do you write the equation?

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Lorenzo Aguilar

Lorenzo Aguilar

Beginner2022-09-06Added 18 answers

the initial statement is q 1 p
to convert to an equation multiply by k the constant of variation
q = k × 1 p = k p
to find k use the given condition
q = k p k = q p = 3 2 × 72 = 108
equation is | 2 2 q = 108 p 2 2 | ̲ ¯

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