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  • 09-05-2019
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The variables x and y vary inversely If x=5 when y=12, then find the value of x when y=32

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  • 09-05-2019

Answer:

x=15/8

Step-by-step explanation:

Inverse variation is given by

xy = k

Substituting x=5 and y=12

5*12 = k

60 =k

Our original equation is xy = 60

Now let y=32

x*32 = 60

Divide each side by 32

32x/32 = 60/32

Divide top and bottom by 4

x = 15/8

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