Algebra: A Combined Approach (4th Edition)

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Chapter 9 - Section 9.4 - Variation and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 662: 14

Answer

The constant of variation is $180$. The inverse variation equation is $y=\frac{180}{x}$.

Work Step by Step

$y=\frac{k}{x}$ $y=20; x=9$ $20=\frac{k}{(9)}$ $20\times9=k$ $180=k$ The constant of variation is $180$. The inverse variation equation is $y=\frac{180}{x}$.
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