Question

If y varies inversely as x. When x = 6, y = 2. How do you find x when y = 12?

Answer 1

`x=1`

Explanation:

If `y` is inversely proportional to `x`, then we get: `xy=k`, where `k` is a constant

So here,

`k=6*2`

`=12`

And so, `k=y/x`

Therefore,

`12=12/x`

`x=1`