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User Danille
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Answer:

x = - 10.5

Explanation:

Given that y is inversely proportional to x² then the equation relating them is

y =
(k)/(x^2) ← k is the constant of proportion

To find k use the condition y = 8 when x = 3.5 , then

8 =
(k)/(3.5^2) ( multiply both sides by 3.5²

8 × 3.5² = k , that is

k = 98

y =
(98)/(x^2) ← equation of proportion

When y =
(8)/(9) , then


(8)/(9) =
(98)/(x^2) ( cross- multiply )

8x² = 882 ( divide both sides by 8 )

x² = 110.25 ( take the square root of both sides )

x = ±
√(110.25) = ± 10.5

Thus x = - 10.5 ← is the negative value of x

User Jordan Stefanelli
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Explanation:

Mark or flag this, i realized i messed up when i reread it and there's a better answer underneath this one. My apologies

User William Choy
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