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X = 8, y = 11

The variables x and y vary inversely. Use the given values to write an equation relating x and y . Then find y when x=2.

X = 8, y = 11 The variables x and y vary inversely. Use the given values to write-example-1
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y = (1)/(mx)


11 = (1)/(8m)


m = (1)/(88)


y = (1)/( (1)/(88)x ) = (88)/(x)


when \: x = 2 \\ y = (88)/(2) = 44

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