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Inverse Variation Word Problem

Algebra

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You observe that while your dad watches "Big Bang Theory" with your mom, the more times she asks him to explain why he is laughing, the fewer times he will laugh. The last time they watched together, your mom asked 3 questions and your dad laughed 1 time. If your mom were to ask 1 question, how many times would your dad laugh?
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