The number of workers, x, it takes to complete a task is inversely related to the time it takes to complete the task, y, in hours. If it takes 20 workers 4 hours to complete a task, which equation can be used to represent the relationship between x and y. y = 80x y = 5x 80 y = y = 5

The number of workers, x, it takes to complete a task is inversely related to the time it takes to complete the task, y, in hours. If it takes 20 workers 4 hours to complete a task, which equation can be used to represent the relationship between x and y. y = 80x y = 5x 80 y = y = 5

Elementary Algebra

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Author:Lynn Marecek, MaryAnne Anthony-Smith

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Chapter8: Rational Expressions And Equations

Section8.9: Use Direct And Inverse Variation

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