Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 6 - Section 6.7 - Variation and Problem Solving - Exercise Set - Page 397: 13

Answer

$k=30$, $y=\frac{30}{x}$

Work Step by Step

If y varies inversely as x, we know that the variables x and y can be related by the function $y=\frac{k}{x}$, where k is the constant of proportionality. If $y=6$ when $x=5$, then we know that $6=\frac{k}{5}$. Multiply both sides by 5. $k=6\times5=30$ Therefore, the constant of variation is $k=30$ and the inverse variation equation is $y=\frac{30}{x}$.
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