For the inverse variation equation xy = k, what is the constant of variation, k, when x = - 3 and y = - 2?

A) - 6

B) - 2/3

C) 3/2

D) 6

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6 May, 11:33

For the inverse variation equation xy = k, what is the constant of variation, k, when x = - 3 and y = - 2?

A) - 6

B) - 2/3

C) 3/2

D) 6

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Sullivan · Answer 1

Answer: Option D) 6

Solution:

xy=k

What is the constant of variation: k=?

when x=-3 and y=-2

Replacing the knwon values in the given equation:

xy=k; x=-3, y=-2

(-3) (-2) = k

Multiplying the values:

6=k

k=6

Reese Bowen · Answer 2

D) 6

xy = k

-3 * - 2 = 6

For the inverse variation equation xy = k, what is the constant of variation, k, when x = - 3 and y = - 2?A) - 6B) - 2/3C) 3/2D) 6

For the inverse variation equation xy = k, what is the constant of variation, k, when x = - 3 and y = - 2?

A) - 6

B) - 2/3

C) 3/2

D) 6