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  • 09-01-2021
  • Mathematics
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If x and y vary inversely and x = -3 when y = 12, what is the constant of variation?

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stephanie0011
stephanie0011 stephanie0011
  • 09-01-2021

k=-36

Step-by-step explanation:

x inversely proportional to y

x=1k/y

where k = constant

x= -3, y= 12, k = ?

-3=k/12

k = -3 × 12

k = -36

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