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The varlables x and y vary Inversely. Use the given values to wrke an equation relating X and y

The varlables x and y vary Inversely. Use the given values to wrke an equation relating-example-1
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x and y vary inversely means y is inversely proportional to x, this means:

y=k/x, where k is a constant.

We are given that when x=-4, y=7/2, we replace these values to find k.

7/2=k/-4
k= (-4*7)/2=-14

So we have y=-14/x

Therefore, when x=4, y=-14/4= -7/2
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