Question

Identify the constant of variation. Then write the equation of variation.

w varies inversely with z; w = -8 when z = 3.

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Since ww varies inversely as z,z, then wz=k.wz=k.

Substituting the known values of ww and zz results to

wz=k(8)(3)=kk=24.\begin{align*} wz&=k \\ (-8)(3)&=k \\ k&=-24 .\end{align*}

Hence, the constant of variation and the equation of variation are:

Constant of Variation (k): 24Variation Equation: wz=24.\begin{align*} \text{Constant of Variation ($k$): }& -24 \\\text{Variation Equation: }& wz=-24 .\end{align*}

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