Y is inversely proportional to √x . When x = 9, y = c, where c is a constant. When x=25, y = c-16. Show that when x=36, y = 20?

1 Answer
Dec 3, 2017

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Explanation:

the initial statement is y1x

to convert to an equation multiply by k the constant
of variation

y=kx

when x=9,y=c

k=3c

y=3cxequation of variation

when x=25,y=c16

c16=3c5

multiply through by 5

5c80=3c

5c3c=80

2c=80c=40

when x=36

y=3×406=1206=20