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What is the mathematical relationship defined by direct variation?
What is the mathematical relationship defined by direct variation?
- y = mx + b
- y = x^2
- y = x + k
- y = kx (correct)
What does the constant of variation k represent in direct variation?
What does the constant of variation k represent in direct variation?
- The constant of proportionality (correct)
- The intercept of the line
- The y-intercept of the line
- The slope of the line
What is the correct method to find the value of y when x is given in direct variation?
What is the correct method to find the value of y when x is given in direct variation?
- Divide y by the constant of variation (correct)
- Add the constant of variation to y
- Subtract y from the constant of variation
- Multiply y by the constant of variation
What is a common mistake to avoid when solving for variables in direct proportion?
What is a common mistake to avoid when solving for variables in direct proportion?
In the problem-solving example, what formula is used to find the value of x in terms of y?
In the problem-solving example, what formula is used to find the value of x in terms of y?
What is the final answer for finding the value of y when x is eight, given that y is 36 when x is three?
What is the final answer for finding the value of y when x is eight, given that y is 36 when x is three?
Which of the following is a common mistake to avoid when simplifying radical expressions with variables?
Which of the following is a common mistake to avoid when simplifying radical expressions with variables?
What is the correct method for simplifying a radical expression with a variable?
What is the correct method for simplifying a radical expression with a variable?
What happens if you don't distribute the exponent to both terms inside the radical when simplifying a radical expression with variables?
What happens if you don't distribute the exponent to both terms inside the radical when simplifying a radical expression with variables?
In simplifying radical expressions with variables, what is a common error when combining radicals?
In simplifying radical expressions with variables, what is a common error when combining radicals?
What is the consequence of simplifying the variable before simplifying the radical in a radical expression with variables?
What is the consequence of simplifying the variable before simplifying the radical in a radical expression with variables?
When simplifying a radical expression with variables, what should you do before working with the variables?
When simplifying a radical expression with variables, what should you do before working with the variables?
What is an error to avoid when combining radicals in a radical expression with variables?
What is an error to avoid when combining radicals in a radical expression with variables?
If you distribute the exponent to each term inside the radical incorrectly, what effect does it have on the simplification of a radical expression with variables?
If you distribute the exponent to each term inside the radical incorrectly, what effect does it have on the simplification of a radical expression with variables?
What is a common mistake when adding or subtracting variables directly within radicals in a radical expression with variables?
What is a common mistake when adding or subtracting variables directly within radicals in a radical expression with variables?
What is important to remember when combining like terms containing radicals and variables?
What is important to remember when combining like terms containing radicals and variables?
What is the process of simplifying radical expressions with variables?
What is the process of simplifying radical expressions with variables?
What is the common outcome of simplifying radical expressions with variables?
What is the common outcome of simplifying radical expressions with variables?
In simplifying radical expressions with variables, what type of numbers can be involved in the final expression?
In simplifying radical expressions with variables, what type of numbers can be involved in the final expression?
What is a key concept to understand when simplifying radical expressions with variables?
What is a key concept to understand when simplifying radical expressions with variables?
Which mathematical operation is commonly used in simplifying radical expressions with variables?
Which mathematical operation is commonly used in simplifying radical expressions with variables?
What type of numbers can the variable in a radical expression represent?
What type of numbers can the variable in a radical expression represent?
When simplifying radical expressions with variables, what property of radicals is often utilized?
When simplifying radical expressions with variables, what property of radicals is often utilized?
What type of numbers are commonly found under the radical sign in expressions involving variable radicals?
What type of numbers are commonly found under the radical sign in expressions involving variable radicals?
When simplifying radical expressions with variables, what is the aim of the process?
When simplifying radical expressions with variables, what is the aim of the process?
Which property of square roots is frequently applied when simplifying radical expressions with variables?
Which property of square roots is frequently applied when simplifying radical expressions with variables?
Study Notes
- The speaker is defining direct variation, a mathematical relationship between two variables represented by the equation y = kx.
- In direct variation, one variable is proportional to the other.
- The constant of variation k is the constant of proportionality.
- The speaker gives examples of direct variation: m varies directly as n, i is proportional to its price, and distance is directly proportional to speed.
- To find the value of y when x is given, divide y by the constant of variation.
- To find the value of x when y is given, divide y by the constant of variation and then solve for x.
- The speaker gives a problem-solving example using the formula x = y/k.
- The speaker mentions a common mistake when solving for variables in direct proportion: never cross-multiply fractions.
- The speaker gives a final example of finding the constant of variation when x and y are given.- The speaker is providing a solution to a mathematical problem.
- The problem involves finding the value of y when x is equal to eight, given that y is equal to 36 when x is equal to three.
- The speaker translates the given equation to x/1 = y/x^2.
- The values of x and y are substituted into the equation to find y when x is eight.
- The final answer is y is equal to 96.
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Learn about direct variation, a mathematical relationship between two variables represented by the equation y = kx, where one variable is proportional to the other. Understand how to find the constant of variation and solve problems using the direct variation formula.
