gknoahh gknoahh
  • 02-11-2018
  • Mathematics
contestada

Assume that y varies inversely with x. If y=-6 when x=-2 find y when x=5

Respuesta :

altavistard
altavistard altavistard
  • 02-11-2018

Answer:

3/5

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula for inverse variation is y = k/x.

We are to find k by subbing -6 for y and -2 for x:  -6 = k(-2), or k = 3.

So, we have the inverse relationship y = 3/x.

Now, if x = 5, y = 3/5.

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

Penny sells knitted scarves for $12 each. The cost of the supplies to make each scarf x dollars. How much profit will Penny make if she sells y scarves? A) y(12
What civilizations is believed to have invented the wheel
which best describes the Chinese government??A- absolute monarchyB- communist governmentC- constitutional monarchyD- Federal democracy
The model below can be used to find the quotient of 1/2 divided by 1/8 . What is the quotient? A 1/16 B 2/5 C 2 D 4
What is an animal that hunts and eats other animals?
Whats your health goal in a positive manner.?
why would a political machine in a country be dangerous?
Find the zeros of g(x)=x2+5x−24g
Is 3 out of four bigger or is 3 out of seven bigger
What is the main conflict in The Outsiders? PLEASE EXPLAIN THE ANSWER IN DETAIL. HONERS 7TH GRADE HERE