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It is given that y is inversely proportional to the square of x and that y=48 when x=
(1)/(2).

Find;
(a), the formula for y in terms of x,
(b), the values of x when y=3.

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Answer:


a. y = 12* (1)/(x^2) \\b. x = 2 , when \ y =3

Explanation:


y \ is\ inversely \ proportional \ to \ square \ of \ x \ means , y \ \alpha \ (1)/(x^2)


Therefore, y = k * (1)/(x^2)

Given y = 48, x = 1/2. We will find k.


y = k * (1)/(x^2)\\\\48 = k * (1)/((1)/(4))}\\\\k = 48 * (1)/(4) =12

Find x.


y = k * (1)/(x^2) \\\\3 = 12 * (1)/(x^2)\\\\(3)/(12) = (1)/(x^2)\\\\x^2 = (12)/(3)\\\\x^2 = 4 \\\\x = 2

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