Find the constant of variation for the relation and use it to write an equation for the statement.

y is a joint variation of x and z and varies inversely with w. When x = 3, z = 4, and w = 6, y is equal to 8.

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Abbie Farmer

3 January, 06:06

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Guerra · Answer 1

Y = kxz / w where k is constant of variation

Plugging in the given values:-

8 = k*3*4 / 6

48 = 12 k

k = 4

Find the constant of variation for the relation and use it to write an equation for the statement.y is a joint variation of x and z and varies inversely with w. When x = 3, z = 4, and w = 6, y is equal to 8.