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30 June, 16:33

Suppose that x and y vary inversely, and x = 2 when y = 7. Write the function that models the inverse variation.

A. y=5/x

B. y=14/x

C. y=9/x

D.

y = 3.5x

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  1. 30 June, 19:56
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    If they are inversely proportionally we ca say that y=k/x where k is a constant to be found. We can then calculate k by substituting the value of x and y into the equation:

    y=k/x

    7=k/2

    k=14

    Therefore we can say that y=14/x

    (B)
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