For the inverse variation equation xy = k, what is the constant of variation, k, when x = 7 and y = 3? A. 3/7 B. 7/3 C. 10 D. 21

Mathematics · High School · Mon Jan 18 2021

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Given the statement:

For the inverse variation equation xy = k

Determine the constant of variation when = 7

y = 3

Solution:

In order to determine the constant of variation k, we simply need to equate the values into the equation  k = xy

k = xy

k = (7)(3)

k = 21

Final answer:

The constant of variation is 21.