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If y = 2 while x = -6, find x when y = -3. (y varies inversely with x.)

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Answer:

Explanation:

Inverse variation satisfies the form yx=k, if y=2 while x=-6 then

2(-6)=k, k=-12, then

yx=-12, when y=-3

-3x=-12

x=4

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