Algebra & Equations
Inverse Variation
y varies inversely with x: find y.
Formula
Formula
y = kx
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| k | constant of variation | real number (ℝ) | — | input |
| x | input (≠ 0) | real number (ℝ) | — | input |
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Worked examples
Example 1
Givenk = 12, x = 4
Result3
Example 2
Givenk = 100, x = 25
Result4