Q. If p and q vary inversely and p is 8 when q is 22 , determine q when p is equal to 4 .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=8 when q=22. Substitute these values into the inverse variation equation p=qk. 8=22k
Solve for k: Solve for k.To find k, multiply both sides of the equation by 22.8×22=k176=k
Write Inverse Variation Equation: Write the inverse variation equation with the found value of k. Now that we have k=176, we can write the equation as p=q176.
Find q for p=4: Find q when p is equal to 4. Substitute p=4 into the equation p=q176. 4=q176
Solve for q: Solve for q.To isolate q, multiply both sides by q and then divide by 4.4q=176q=4176q=44
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