If y varies inversely as x, find the constant of variation if y = 5 when x = - 1.

a) - 5

b) 5

c) - 2

d) 2

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Amaris Johns

16 October, 10:13

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(a) - 5

since y varies inversely as x then k = yx (k is the constant of variation)

using y = 5 when x = - 1, then k = 5 * - 1 = - 5

If y varies inversely as x, find the constant of variation if y = 5 when x = - 1.a) - 5b) 5c) - 2d) 2