Q. If p and q vary inversely and p is 7 when q is 22 , determine q when p is equal to 11 .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 k: Use the given values to find the constant k. We know that p=7 when q=22. Substitute these values into the inverse variation equation p=qk. 7=22k
Solve for k: Solve for k.Multiply both sides by 22 to isolate k.7×22=kk=154
Write variation equation: Write the inverse variation equation with the found value of k. Now that we have k, we can write the equation as p=q154.
Find q for p=11: Find q when p is equal to 11. Substitute p=11 into the equation p=q154. 11=q154
Solve for q: Solve for q.Multiply both sides by q and then divide by 11 to isolate q.11q=154q=11154q=14
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