Activity 1.2 Finding INVERSus A. Translate statements into inverse variation equation.
1. The length (1) of a rectangular field varies inversely as its width (w).
2. The base (b) of a triangle varies inversely as its altitude (a).
3. The acceleration (a) of a car is inversely proportional to its mass (m).
B. If y varies inversely as x, find the value as indicated.
4. If y-3 when x-4, find y when x-6
5. If y-100 when x= 27, find y when x-45
6. If y-10 when x-5, find x when y-15
Answers & Comments
Answer:
A.
1. I=k/w
2. B=k/a
3. A=k/m
B.
4. y=4.5
5. y= 500/3
6. x=15/2