Question

For the inverse varitation equation p=8/v, what is the value of V when p=1/2?

Answer 1

The value of v is 16.

Explanation:

We have given an equation.

p = 8 / v

We have to find the value of v when p = 1/2

We have to simplifying given equation.

Multiplying above equation by v to both sides of equation, we have

p(v) = (8 / v) (v)

pv = 8

dividing by p to both sides of above equation, we have

(pv) / p = 8 / p

v = 8/p

now putting p = 1/2 in above equation, we have

v = 8 / (1/2)

v = 8 × 2

v = 16

Hence, v is 16 when p = 1/2.

Answer 2

v = 16

Explanation:

p=8/v

Solve for V

Multiply each side by V

pv = 8/v*v

pv = 8

Divide by p

pv/p = 8/p

v = 8/p

Let p =1/2

v = 8 / (1/2)

v = 8 /.5

v = 16