algebra help please!!!?

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If y varies inversely as x to the power of 2, and y=2 when x=4, what is the constant of variation?

2007-05-14 06:45:52 · 3 answers · asked by boylova_music2 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics

y = k/x^2

k = y * x^2

k = 2 * 16

k = 32

2007-05-14 06:55:37 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

y = k/x^2 and 2 = k/16 or k = 32

2007-05-14 06:54:29 · answer #2 · answered by Swamy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

y= k/x^2
2= k/16
k=16X2=32

2007-05-14 07:01:46 · answer #3 · answered by Prince N 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋