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Y varies inversely as x . If x = 6 then y = 5. Find y when x = 2.

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Answer:

y = 15

Explanation:

y varies inversely as x.

y = k/x

5 = k/6

Find constant of proportionality.

5 × 6 = k

30 = k

Plug k as 30 and x as 2.

y = 30/2

y = 15

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