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Algebra Word Problem Solver solves many types of Inverse Variation problems.
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What You Enter
y varies inversely proportional to x. y=3 when x=25. Find y when x= 7.
What You Get
Y = k/X Inverse Variation Statement
3 = k / 25 // Y = 3 WHEN X = 25 . Substitute values.
k = 75 // Constant of Proportionality
Y = 75 / X // Y as a Function of
Y = (75 / 7 ) // X = 7 . Substitute value.
Y = (75 / 7 ) // Y WHEN X = 7
Solution: Y = (75 / 7 )
