Answer:
y varies inversely with x is written as
y = k /x
where k is the constant of variation
y = 8 x = 1.55
8 = k / 1.55
Multiply through by 1.55
k = 12.4
The formula is
y = 12.4 / x
when y = - 0.62
- 0.62 = 12.4/x
- 0.62x = 12.4
Divide both sides by - 0.62
x = 12.4/-0.62
x = - 20
When y = - 0.62 x = - 20
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