What is the constant of variation if y varies inversely as x and y = 3 when x = 6? PLZ HELP ME I DONT UNDERSTAND

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Arun Chandrasekaran · Answer 1 · 2021-02-19T07:06:51+0000

Answer:

k = 18

Explanation:

Given that y varies inversely as x then the equation relating them is

y =
(k)/(x) ← k is the constant of variation

To find k use the condition y = 3 when x = 6, that is

3 =
(k)/(6) ( multiply both sides by 6 )

18 = k

The constant of variation is k = 18