Ask Question
5 April, 16:35

If w varies jointly as x and y when w = 12, x = 2, and y = 18, what is the value of y when w = 16 and x = 6?

8/9

13.5

8

+3
Answers (2)
  1. 5 April, 18:58
    0
    Joint variation means that w=kxy where k is constant.

    Finding k:

    12=k*2*18

    12=36k

    k=1/3

    Now plug in second set of values

    16 = 1/3*6*y

    16=2*y

    y=8

    Final answer: 8
  2. 5 April, 19:42
    0
    The answer is eight
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Get an answer to your question ✅ “If w varies jointly as x and y when w = 12, x = 2, and y = 18, what is the value of y when w = 16 and x = 6? 8/9 13.5 8 ...” in 📙 Mathematics if there is no answer or all answers are wrong, use a search bar and try to find the answer among similar questions.
Search for Other Answers