Q. If p and q vary inversely and p is 25 when q is 29 , determine q when p is equal to 5 .Answer:
Understand Relationship: Understand the relationship between p and q. Since p and q vary inversely, we can write the relationship as p=qk, where k is the constant of variation.
Find Constant of Variation: Use the given values to find the constant of variation k. We know that p=25 when q=29. Substitute these values into the inverse variation equation p=qk. 25=29k
Solve for k: Solve for k.To find k, multiply both sides of the equation by 29.25×29=kk=725
Write Inverse Variation Equation: Write the inverse variation equation with the found value of k. Now that we have k, the equation becomes p=q725.
Find q for p=5: Find q when p is equal to 5.Substitute p=5 into the equation p=q725.5=q725
Find q for p=5: Find q when p is equal to 5. Substitute p=5 into the equation p=q725. 5=q725 Solve for q. To isolate q, multiply both sides by q and then divide by 5. p=52p=53p=54
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