Algebra 2 Common Core

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Chapter 8 - Rational Functions - 8-1 Inverse Variation - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 503: 13

Answer

$xy=5$ When $x=10$, the valueof $y$ is $\frac{1}{2}$. Refer to the graph below.

Work Step by Step

Recall: An inverse variation is represented by the equation $xy=k$, where $k$ is the constant of variation. As the value of $x$ increases, the value of $y$ decreases. The equation that models the direct variation can be determined by solving the value of $k$: This can be done by taking any ordered pair $(x, y)$ then substituting the values of $x$ and $y$ into the inverde variation formula $xy=k$. Since $x=1$ when $y=5$, substitute these into the formula $xy=k$ to obtain: \begin{align*} xy&=k\\\\ 1(5)&=k\\\\ 5&=k\end{align*} Therefore, the equation that models the inverse variation is $xy=5$. To find the value of $y$ when $x=10$, substitute $10$ to $x$ in the equation above to obtain: \begin{align*} xy&=5\\\\ 10(y)&=5\\\\ y&=\frac{5}{10}\\\\ y&=\frac{1}{2} \end{align*} Use a graphing utility to obtain the graph above.
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