Question
Write and graph the inverse variation in which y = 8 when x = –4.
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For this case we have that an inverse variation in a function is given by:
[tex]y = k / x [/tex]
For this case, we must find the value of the constant k.
To do this, we substitute the values of x = -4, y = 8.
We have then:
[tex]8 = k / -4 [/tex]
Clearing k we have:
[tex]k = (8) * (- 4) k = -32[/tex]
Substituting the value of k we have that the inverse variation is:
[tex]y = -32 / x [/tex]
Note: see attached image.
Answer:
[tex]y = -32 / x [/tex]
See attached image.
[tex]y = k / x [/tex]
For this case, we must find the value of the constant k.
To do this, we substitute the values of x = -4, y = 8.
We have then:
[tex]8 = k / -4 [/tex]
Clearing k we have:
[tex]k = (8) * (- 4) k = -32[/tex]
Substituting the value of k we have that the inverse variation is:
[tex]y = -32 / x [/tex]
Note: see attached image.
Answer:
[tex]y = -32 / x [/tex]
See attached image.
