If y varies inversely as x, find the inverse variation equation for the situation.
-$y = 0.4 \text { when } x = 0.2$
A) $y = \frac { 0.08 } { x }$
B) $y = 2 x$
C) $y = \frac { 12.5 } { x }$
D) $y = 12.5 x$

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The inverse variation equation is of the form $y = \frac{k}{x}$, where $k$ is the constant of variation. Given $y = 0.4$ when $x = 0.2$, we find $k$ by multiplying $y$ and $x$, thus $k = 0.4 \times 0.2 = 0.08$. Therefore, the equation is $y = \frac{0.08}{x}$.

If Y Varies Inversely as X, Find the Inverse Variation y=0.4 when x=0.2y = 0.4 \text { when } x = 0.2y=0.4 when x=0.2

If Y Varies Inversely as X, Find the Inverse Variation $y = 0.4 \text { when } x = 0.2$