Algebra 2 Common Core

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Chapter 8 - Rational Functions - 8-1 Inverse Variation - Practice and Problem-Solving Exercises - Page 504: 34

Answer

constant of variation $= 3.6$

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 inverse variation can be determined by finding 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 inverse variation formula $xy=k$. Since the variation contains the point $(0.9, 4)$, substitute these into the formula $xy=k$ to obtain: \begin{align*} xy&=k\\\\ 0.9(4)&=k\\\\ 3.6&=k\end{align*}
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