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What is joint variation?
What is joint variation?
It occurs when one quantity varies directly as the product of two or more other quantities.
The statement y varies jointly as x and z if there exists a nonzero number k such that y = ______, where x≠0 and z≠0, represents joint variation.
The statement y varies jointly as x and z if there exists a nonzero number k such that y = ______, where x≠0 and z≠0, represents joint variation.
kxz
If a rectangle has a length of 2 meters and a width of 5 meters, what is the area of the rectangle?
If a rectangle has a length of 2 meters and a width of 5 meters, what is the area of the rectangle?
10 square meters
What is the value of the constant of variation, k, if the area of a rectangle is 60 square feet, its length is 15 feet, and its width is 4 feet?
What is the value of the constant of variation, k, if the area of a rectangle is 60 square feet, its length is 15 feet, and its width is 4 feet?
If y varies directly as x and inversely as z, and y = 22 when x = 4 and z = 6, what is the value of the constant of variation, k?
If y varies directly as x and inversely as z, and y = 22 when x = 4 and z = 6, what is the value of the constant of variation, k?
What is y equal to when x = 10 and z = 25, given the information from the previous question?
What is y equal to when x = 10 and z = 25, given the information from the previous question?
What is the name for a situation where one quantity varies directly as the product of two or more other quantities?
What is the name for a situation where one quantity varies directly as the product of two or more other quantities?
What is the formula for joint variation, where y varies jointly as x and z
What is the formula for joint variation, where y varies jointly as x and z
What does the k represent in the equation for joint variation?
What does the k represent in the equation for joint variation?
In joint variation, what constraint is placed on the values of x and z?
In joint variation, what constraint is placed on the values of x and z?
The area of a rectangle varies jointly as its length and width.
The area of a rectangle varies jointly as its length and width.
If the area of a rectangle is represented by A, its length by l, and its width by w, what is the equation for joint variation?
If the area of a rectangle is represented by A, its length by l, and its width by w, what is the equation for joint variation?
When describing joint variation, is the term "varies inversely" ever used?
When describing joint variation, is the term "varies inversely" ever used?
What does combined variation describe?
What does combined variation describe?
In combined variation, if y varies directly as x and inversely as z, what is the general equation that represents this?
In combined variation, if y varies directly as x and inversely as z, what is the general equation that represents this?
How do you determine the value of the constant of variation (k) in combined variation?
How do you determine the value of the constant of variation (k) in combined variation?
Combined variation is a situation where a variable depends on ______ other variables.
Combined variation is a situation where a variable depends on ______ other variables.
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Joint Variation
Joint Variation
One quantity varies directly as the product of two or more other quantities.
Joint Variation Equation
Joint Variation Equation
y varies jointly as x and z if y = kxz, where k is a constant.
Joint Variation Example
Joint Variation Example
Area of a rectangle varies jointly as its length and width.
Combined Variation
Combined Variation
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Combined Variation Equation
Combined Variation Equation
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Constant of Variation
Constant of Variation
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Direct Variation
Direct Variation
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Inverse Variation
Inverse Variation
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Joint Variation Example: Area
Joint Variation Example: Area
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Combined Variation Finding 'k'
Combined Variation Finding 'k'
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Solving for 'y' (Combined Variation)
Solving for 'y' (Combined Variation)
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Combined Variation Example
Combined Variation Example
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Constant of Variation (k)
Constant of Variation (k)
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Equation of Direct Variation
Equation of Direct Variation
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Identifying Direct Variation
Identifying Direct Variation
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Finding the Constant 'k'
Finding the Constant 'k'
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Writing the Equation
Writing the Equation
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Direct Variation Examples
Direct Variation Examples
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Direct Variation with Decreasing Values
Direct Variation with Decreasing Values
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Using Direct Variation to Find Unknowns
Using Direct Variation to Find Unknowns
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Step 1: Find the Constant 'k'
Step 1: Find the Constant 'k'
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Step 2: Use the Equation
Step 2: Use the Equation
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Direct Variation in Word Problems
Direct Variation in Word Problems
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Setting Up the Equation (Word Problem)
Setting Up the Equation (Word Problem)
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Direct Variation with Real-World Applications
Direct Variation with Real-World Applications
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Study Notes
Joint Variation
- Joint variation occurs when one quantity varies directly as the product of two or more other quantities
- If y varies jointly as x and z, then y = kxz, where k is a nonzero constant and x ≠0, z ≠0
- Example: The area of a rectangle varies jointly as its length and width. If A = 60 sq ft, I = 15 ft, and w = 4 ft, the equation for joint variation is A = klw. Solving for k gives k = 1.
Combined Variation
- Combined variation describes a situation where a variable depends on two or more other variables
- It involves direct and inverse variation
- If y varies directly as x and inversely as z, then y = kx/z, where k is a nonzero constant
- Example: if y varies directly as x and inversely as z, and y = 22 when x = 4 and z = 6, find y when x = 10 and z = 25.
- First, find the constant of variation (k). Using the given values, 22 = k(4/6). Solving for k gives k= 33
- Then, use the constant of variation to find y when x = 10 and z = 25. Y = 33(10/25) = 13.2
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This quiz delves into the concepts of joint and combined variation in algebra. You'll explore how one quantity can vary directly as a product of others and how to handle scenarios involving both direct and inverse variations. Test your understanding with examples and practical problems.
