Assume y varies inversely with x. If y=9 when x=8 , find the value of y when x=32

When x=32 , y=___

(Type an integer or a decimal)

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Maia Arroyo

30 September, 17:34

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Seth Trujillo · Answer 1

For inverse variation, y = k/x

From the given, 9 = k/8

k = 9 * 8 = 72

Thus, y = 72/x

Therefore, when x = 32, y = 72/32 = 2.25

y = 2.25

Assume y varies inversely with x. If y=9 when x=8 , find the value of y when x=32When x=32 , y=___(Type an integer or a decimal)