Inverse proportion means that y = k/x where k is some constant
From this we can deduce that xy = k and x1y1 = x2y2 as x2y2 must also equal k. (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) are ordered pairs given in the question
x1y1 = x2y2
Plug in what you know
-14*-24 = 8y
y = 14*24/8 = 14*3 = 42
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Inverse proportion means that y = k/x where k is some constant
From this we can deduce that xy = k and x1y1 = x2y2 as x2y2 must also equal k. (x1,y1) and (x2,y2) are ordered pairs given in the question
x1y1 = x2y2
Plug in what you know
-14*-24 = 8y
y = 14*24/8 = 14*3 = 42