Question

X = 8, y = 11

The variables x and y vary inversely. Use the given values to write an equation relating x and y . Then find y when x=2.

Answer 1

`y = (1)/(mx)`

`11 = (1)/(8m)`

`m = (1)/(88)`

`y = (1)/( (1)/(88)x ) = (88)/(x)`

`when \: x = 2 \\ y = (88)/(2) = 44`