muraclfor muraclfor
  • 04-01-2021
  • Mathematics
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Let x and y be inversely related such that y = 2 when x = 5. Find y when x = 15

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samia81
samia81 samia81
  • 04-01-2021

Answer:

y would be 6

Step-by-step explanation:

Because 5 x 3 would be 15

then you would do 2 x 3 would be 6

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evasiwila
evasiwila evasiwila
  • 04-01-2021

Answer:

y=2/3

Step-by-step explanation:

first make the equation to interpret the question

x=k/y

find the value of k, which is a constant

when x=5 and y=2

5=k/2

k=10.

hence, find y when x=15

x=k/y

x=10/y

15=10/y

cross multiply

15y=10

divide both sides by 15

y=10/15

y=2/3

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