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If y is inversely proportional to x and y=9 when x=3. Find x when y=12

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Y=k/x
9=k/3
9*3=k
27=k
Therefore
Y=27/x

When y=12
12=27/x
X= 12/27
X= 4/9
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Answer:

9/4

Variables in inverse proportion have a constant product.


xy=(9)(3)=27 \\ \\ xy=12x=27 \\ \\ x=(9)/(4)

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