Can someone please help me with this question:

Write an equation that describes the following variation statement, and then find the constant of proportionality k . z is inversely proportional to x and directly proportional to y ; z = -10 when x = 5 and y = 50.

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Hmmm. Still having trouble with direct/inverse proportionality?

z = ky/x
-10 = k(5)(50)
k = -1/25
oops -10 = k(50)/5
k = -1