Assume that y varies inversely
with x. If y= 16 when x = 0.5,
find y when x = 32.
y=[? ]

1/4  (or .25)

Step-by-step explanation:

y varies inversely with x, so

for some constant k.  Use the given pair y = 16, x = 0.5 to find  k.

Now, use x = 32 to find y that corresponds to it.

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