Ask Question
4 July, 12:30

If y varies inversely as x and y=3 when x=8 what is x when y=4

+2
Answers (1)
  1. 4 July, 12:47
    0
    x = 6

    Step-by-step explanation:

    y varies inversely as x

    y = k * 1/x. {where k is a constant}

    when y = 3, x = 8

    Therefore 3 = k/8 and k is 24

    y = 24/x

    When y = 4,

    4 = 24/x

    4x = 24

    (dividing both sides by 4)

    x = 6
Know the Answer?
Not Sure About the Answer?
Find an answer to your question 👍 “If y varies inversely as x and y=3 when x=8 what is x when y=4 ...” in 📗 Mathematics if the answers seem to be not correct or there’s no answer. Try a smart search to find answers to similar questions.
Search for Other Answers