If y=12 when x=3, how do you find x when y=6 given y varies inversely as x?
1 Answer
Jun 29, 2017
Explanation:
An inverse relation means that:
#k=yx#
Where
In this case, we have that:
#k=(12)(3)=36#
So we can replace K with 36.
#36=yx#
Now, plug in
#36=(6)x#
Divide both sides by 6.
#6=x#
Final Answer