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How do you write an inverse variation equations given x = 12 when y = 3.?

Answer 1

The inverse variation equation can be written as y = k/x, where k is the constant of variation. To find the value of k, substitute the given values of x and y into the equation and solve for k. In this case, when x = 12 and y = 3, the equation becomes 3 = k/12. Multiply both sides of the equation by 12 to isolate k, giving k = 36. Therefore, the inverse variation equation is y = 36/x.

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Answer 2

Kennedy Adams

Explanation is given below.

The inverse variance equation is of the form.

#y=k/x#

Where #k# is the constant of variation.

We can find #k# by substituting the values of #x# and #y# in

#k=xy#

Our question gives the values as #x=12# and #y=3#.

#k=(12)(3)#

#k=36#

The inverse equation is #y=36/x#

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