Express the Statement M Varies Directly as X and Inversely

question 58

Multiple Choice

Express the statement M varies directly as x and inversely as y as a formula.Use the information that if x = -20 and y = 4 then M = -25 to find the constant of proportionality

• A) 9
• B) 5
• C) 15
• D) 7
• E) 6

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