Question

For the inverse variation equation xy=k, what is the constant of variation,k, when x = -3and y=-2

Answer 1

6

Explanation:

xy=k

Value of k ; when ; x = - 3 and y = - 2

Put x = - 3 and y = - 2 into the equation :

(-3)(-2) = k

-3 * - 2 = k

6 = k

The constant of variation k = 6