Given that x and y vary inversely and that y is 8 when x is 2, what is the constant of variation, k?

Dstreit asked Jun 28, 2022

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Answer:

Explanation:

the equation is x = k / y

therefore k = x* y

k = 2*8

k= 16

Stephen Wan answered Jul 2, 2022

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