Question

If y varies inversely as x, and y = 3 as x = -2, find y for the x-value of -1.

Answer 1

y = 6

Explanation:

y = 6

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Answer 2

y = 6

Explanation:

For inverse variation

xy = k where k is a constant

3(-2) = k

-6 = k

xy = -6

(-1) y = -6

Divide by -1

y = 6