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The pair of points is on the graph of an inverse variation. Find the missing value.
(2, 8) and (x, 3)

User Nyein Chan
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Answer:
\bold{(16)/(3)}

Explanation:

Inverse variation uses the formula: xy = k

We are given that x = 2 and y = 8, so k = 16

Now, let's find x when y = 3 and k = 16


x(3)=16\\\\x=(16)/(3)

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