Question

Y varies inversely with x. If y = 5 when x = 3, find the value of y when x = 6.

Answer 1

Explanation:

Y*1/x

y=k/x where k is the constant of variation

when y=5, x=3

5=k/3

k=5x3=15

k=15

given x=6

y=15/6

y=5/2

note * is used as symbol for varies