lennylou7358 lennylou7358

10-10-2018
Mathematics

contestada

If y varies inversely as x, find the constant of variation if y = 5 when x = -1.

a) -5

b) 5

c) -2

d) 2

Respuesta :

jimrgrant1 jimrgrant1

10-10-2018

(a) - 5

since y varies inversely as x then k = yx ( k is the constant of variation )

using y = 5 when x = - 1, then k = 5 × - 1 = - 5

Answer Link

Otras preguntas

What was an effect of nationalism in Europe in the early 1900s?

Here's a story problem...."Rita's wants to estimate the number of beans in a large jar. She takes out 100. she takes out 100 beans and marks them. Then she ret

Suppose theta= 11pi/12. How do you use the sum identity to find the exact value of sin theta?

How do you find the perimeter of a dented square?

What was an effect of nationalism in Europe in the early 1900s?

What was an effect of nationalism in Europe in the early 1900s?

At the begining of 6 grade the ratio of number of the advanced math students to the number of regular students was 3:8. However after taking the placement tests

How do you find the perimeter of a dented square?

At the begining of 6 grade the ratio of number of the advanced math students to the number of regular students was 3:8. However after taking the placement tests

Here's a story problem...."Rita's wants to estimate the number of beans in a large jar. She takes out 100. she takes out 100 beans and marks them. Then she ret