Find a Mathematical Model Representing the Statement $( y = 7 \text { when } x = 5 . )$

question 380

Multiple Choice

Find a mathematical model representing the statement.(Determine the constant of proportionality.)
Y is inversely proportional to x. $( y = 7 \text { when } x = 5 . )$

• A) \(y = \frac { 5 } { x }\)
• B) \(y = \frac { x } { 35 }\)
• C) \(y = 35 x\)
• D) \(y = \frac { 35 } { x }\)
• E) \(y = \frac { 7 } { x }\)

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