chicklet093
chicklet093 chicklet093
  • 24-04-2015
  • Mathematics
contestada


Assume that y varies inversely as x. If y = -8 when x = -9, find y when x = 4.
y = 18
y = 72
y = 4.5

Respuesta :

olemakpadu
olemakpadu olemakpadu
  • 24-04-2015
y α 1/x

y = k/x  Where k is the constant of proportionality.

xy = k    Cross Multiplying.

k = xy

Recall  y= -8 when x = -9

k = -9 * -8 = 72

Finding y when x = 4.

k = xy

72 = 4y    Divide both sides by 4.

y = 72/4 = 18.

y = 18.
Answer Link

Otras preguntas

write a complete sentence with the cues provideded. Make any changes necessary Emilie et Justin/ aller au stade/ sans que/ leur pere / le savoir
What is the value of x in the figure? X 40⁰ OA. 40° OB. 70° OC. 80° OD. 120° OE. 150° 70⁰
Who is The 'we' in These lines? answer ​
(image) determine the surface area of the rectangular prism net below
Find the value of xand/or y in OA. can someone help me here (show the solution)​
A plant is growing near edge of a forest grows best when it gets a large amount of sunlight. If a forest fire occurs and burns down many trees in a forest, how
For a drag race car that weighs 1600 kilograms, the velocity v (in kilometers per hour) reached by the end of a drag race can be modeled by the function v=23.8\
Which choice is the correct graph of |x|<3
Can someone please answer this, ill give you brainliest Would be very appreciated.
What was the opening price of Dow Jones Industrial Average on Apr 06, 2017