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If m varies inversely as n and m = -2 when n = -8, find n when m = 2.


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Statement:

If m varies inversely as n and m = -2 when n = -8, find n when m = 2.

[tex]\boxed{\tt{Solution:}}[/tex]

  • mn = k
  • m = -2, n = -8
  • -2 · -8 = k
  • 16 = k

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  • mn = k
  • m = 2, n = ?, k = 16
  • 2n = 16
  • n = 16/2
  • n = 8

[tex]\huge\boxed{\tt{ANSWER:}}[/tex]

  • The value of n is 8.