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tiahsADorn tiahsADorn
  • 24-05-2016
  • Mathematics
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Given x varies inversely with y and xy = 2, what is the value of x when y = 1?

a) -1

b) 1/2

c)1

d) 2

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missirandiyosh missirandiyosh
  • 29-05-2016
Answer is (d).

Let's take the constant as K.
x=K. (1/y)----(1)'
K= xy
so; according to the data given above K=2.

Let's substitute K=2 & y=1 to ----(1)'

x=2x (1/1)
x= 2×1
so x = 2... :)



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yadiralagunas27 yadiralagunas27
  • 04-05-2020

Answer: d) 2

Step-by-step explanation: EDG 2020

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