Give the variation equation described in each situation. Use k for the constant. x is inversely proportional to m. g varies jointly as h and v. u varies directly as d.
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This means that as m increases, x decreases, and vice versa. The equation for inverse variation is $$x = \frac{k}{m}$$, where k is the constant of variation. Show more…
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