Describe a real world situation that can be modeled by the equation y = 1/20x. be sure to describe what each variable represents.

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Angelique Buchanan

2 December, 02:02

Describe a real world situation that can be modeled by the equation y = 1/20x. be sure to describe what each variable represents.

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Philip Arnold · Answer 1

Y = 1/20x

Multiply both sides by 20

20y = 20 (1/20) x

20y = (20/20) x

20y = x

Let's say Milk costs $1

And let's say a coat costs $20.

Then 20 (the costs of milk) = The cost of a coat

y = cost of milk

x = cost of a coat

y = (one twentieth) x