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Y varies inversely with the square of x. When x=4, then y=3. Find y when x=2

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Answer:

y = 6

Explanation:

y=
(1)/(x)

3 =
(1)/(4)k Solve for k by multiplying both sides by 4

12 = k

y =
(1)/(2)(12)

y =
(12)/(2)

y= 6

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