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Suppose that $x$ and $y$ vary inversely. Write a function that models each inverse variation and find $y$ when $x=10 .$$$x=5 \text { when } y=-\frac{1}{3}$$
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Step 1: Given that $x$ and $y$ vary inversely, we can write their relationship as $xy=k$, where $k$ is the constant of variation. Show more…
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