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If y varies inversely as x and the constant of proportionality is k=5, what is y when x=2?
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If y varies inversely as x and the constant of proportionality is k=5, what is y when x=2?

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Answer:

y alpha 1 /x

y = k / x

( y = ? , x = 2, k = 5 )

y = 5 /2

y = 2.5

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