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Suppose that x and y vary inversely, and x = 12 when y = 8 . Write the function that models the inverse variation.

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Answer:


y=(96)/(x)

Explanation:

So when x and y, vary inversely, it means that the product of x and y will remain constant such that:
xy=c. This means that the function can be defined as
y=(c)/(x) by dividing both sides by x. In this case x=12, and y=8, this means the constant is equal to 12 * 8 which is 96. So we have the equation:
xy = 96, which can be defined as
y=(96)/(x)

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