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
Explanation:
the initial statement is y∝1√x
to convert to an equation multiply by k the constant
of variation
⇒y=k√x
when x=9,y=c
⇒k=3c
⇒y=3c√x←equation of variation
when x=25,y=c−16
⇒c−16=3c5
multiply through by 5
⇒5c−80=3c
⇒5c−3c=80
⇒2c=80⇒c=40
when x=36
y=3×406=1206=20