Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 8 Rational Functions - 8.1 Model Inverse and Joint Variation - 8.1 Exercises - Skill Practice - Page 556: 36

Answer

$z$ varies directly with $x$. $z=kx$ ; $k = \dfrac{b}{a}$ is a constant

Work Step by Step

When $x$ varies inversely with $y$ then we have $y=\dfrac{a}{x}$; $b$ is a constant of variation. When $y$ varies inversely with $z$ then we have $z=\dfrac{b}{y}$; $b$ is a constant of variation. Thus, we have $z=\dfrac{b}{a/x}=\dfrac{b}{a}x$ Hence, we have found that $z$ varies directly with $x$. That is, $z=kx$ ; Here $k = \dfrac{b}{a}$ is a constant
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