Bharbie
Bharbie Bharbie
  • 03-04-2019
  • Mathematics
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If x varies inversely with y and x = 4 when y = 8, find x when y = 16.

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wegnerkolmp2741o
wegnerkolmp2741o wegnerkolmp2741o
  • 03-04-2019

Answer:

x=2

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula for inverse variation is

xy = k

We know x = 4 and y = 8

4*8= k

32 = k

xy = 32

We want to find x when y = 16

x*16 = 32

Divide each side by 16

16x/16 = 32/16

x =2

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kadenli223
kadenli223 kadenli223
  • 06-04-2019

Answer:

xy=32

16x=32

x=2

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