If y varies inversely as x, and y=2 as x=3 find y for the x- value of 1. Answers: a) 6, b) 5, c) 4, d) 3

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If y varies inversely as x, and y=2 as x=3 find y for the x- value of 1.

Answers: a) 6, b) 5, c) 4, d) 3

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y= Constant/x
Constant = y times x
Constant = 2 x 3 = 6

Therefore y=6/x
For x-value of 1:
y = 6/1 = 6.

Answer:
a. 6

Malreddysid answered Nov 1, 2018

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