y varies inversely as x. If y = 8 when x = 5, what is the constant of variation?
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For inverse variation, y = k/x, so k = xy. Here k = 5 × 8 = 40.
y varies inversely as x. If y = 8 when x = 5, what is the constant of variation?
For inverse variation, y = k/x, so k = xy. Here k = 5 × 8 = 40.