Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-504-6

Chapter 10 - Cumulative Review - Page 634: 18

Answer

constant of variation $= k = 2$ inverse variation equation: $xy=2$

Work Step by Step

RECALL: When $y$ varies inversely as $x$, the variation is represented by the equation $xy=k$ where $k$ is the constant of variation. The given inverse variation has $y=3$ when $x=\frac{2}{3}$. Substitute these values into x and y in the given equation above to obtain: $xy=k \\\frac{2}{3} \cdot 3 = k \\2 = k$ Thus, the constant of variation is $2$ and the inverse variation is represented by the equation $xy=2$.
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