suppose that x and y vary inversely, and x=9 when y=8. Write the function that models the inverse variation.

Mathematics · Thu Apr 21 2022

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the variation equation is x.y = 72

As , x is inversly proportional to y  

OR  

x = k.1/y  -------------   eq [1]

Now , x = 9 and y = 8 

so , putting the values of x and y in eq 1 we get ,

 9 = k.1/8   OR    k = 72  ------------------ [ k is constant of proportionality ] 

so the variation equation is x = 72 / y   OR   x.y = 72 [ ans ]

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Given taht

x and y varies inversely.
so meaning 
x = k / y

when y=8 , x=9
9 = k / 8
so this will give us the value of k
k = 72

x = k/y
xy = k
y = k/x
y = 72 / x