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If $y$ varies inversely as $x$, find the constant of variation and the inverse variation equation for each situation.$y=20$ when $x=9$
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This means that the product of $y$ and $x$ is a constant. We can write this relationship as $y \cdot x = k$, where $k$ is the constant of variation. Show more…
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