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Solve for k, the constant of variation, in an inverse variation problem where y=17 x=6

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Answer:

k = 102

Explanation:

Inverse variation is represented as follows:

y = k/x

Find k by substituting 17 for y and 6 for x:

17 = k/6

Multiplying both sides by 6 results in k = 102

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