Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321785045
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 6 - Section 6.7 - Variation and Problem Solving - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 396: 10

Answer

The product of the two values gives k.

Work Step by Step

Unlike direct variation, we know that with inverse variation, the product of x and y gives k. In equation form, this means: $$ k = xy$$ Since k is simply the product of x and y, there is no need to plug in values for x and y into the equation to find it.
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