Raymond B. answered • 04/23/21
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y=5/k
3=5/k
k=5/3
y=x/(5/3) = 3x/5
y=3x/5
2.5 =(3/5)x
x =(5/3)2.5 =(5/3)(5/2) = 25/6
x =25/6 = 4 1/6
Judy T.
asked • 04/23/21if y varies inversely as x and y = 3 when x = 5 find x when y = 2.5
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Judy T.
Teacher said this answer incorrect.04/25/21