Question

Assume that y varies inversely with x. If y=-6 when x=-2 find y when x=5

Answer 1

3/5

Explanation:

The formula for inverse variation is y = k/x.

We are to find k by subbing -6 for y and -2 for x: -6 = k(-2), or k = 3.

So, we have the inverse relationship y = 3/x.

Now, if x = 5, y = 3/5.