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The variables x and y vary inversely, and x = 12 when y = 6. Use the inverse variation formula, k = xy, to find y when x = 3.

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Answer:

24

Explanation:

xy = k

Filling in given values, we have ...

12·6 = k = 3·y

y = 12·6/3 = 24

y is 24 when x is 3.

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