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If y varies inversely as x, and y = 3 as x = 8, find y for the x-value of 6.

If y varies inversely as x, and y = 3 as x = 8, find y for the x-value of 6.
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If y varies inversely as x, and y = 3 as x = 8, find y for the x-value of 6.

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Hello,

y=k/x
if x=8 then y=3 ==>3=k/8==>k=3*8==>k=24

if x=6 then y=24/6=4.

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