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If $y$ varies inversely as $x,$ find the constant of variation and the inverse variation equation for each situation. See Example $3 .$$y=20$ when $x=9$
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Inverse variation (or inverse proportion or inverse relationship) is a mathematical relationship between two variables which can be expressed as the product of the two variables being equal to a constant. When one variable increases the other decreases in Show more…
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