Find the Constant of Variation for the Stated Condition: Y $x = \frac { 8 } { 7 }$

question 44

Multiple Choice

Find the constant of variation for the stated condition: y varies inversely as x , and y = -144 when $x = \frac { 8 } { 7 }$ .

• A) \(k = - \frac { 7 } { 8 }\)
• B) \(k = - 35 \frac { 8 } { 7 }\)
• C)k = 156
• D) \(k = - \frac { 8 } { 7 }\)
• E)k = -156

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