Variation in Mathematics

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What is the mathematical form of a direct variation relationship?

  • $y = kx^2$
  • $y = kx$ (correct)
  • $y = k + x$
  • $y = rac{k}{x}$

Which characteristic is true for direct variation?

  • The graph is a hyperbola.
  • If $x$ decreases, $y$ also decreases.
  • If $x$ increases, $y$ also increases. (correct)
  • The relationship has no constant of variation.

Which equation represents an inverse variation?

  • $y = kx$
  • $y = rac{k}{x}$ (correct)
  • $y = kx^2$
  • $y = k + x$

If $k = 8$ in an inverse variation, what is the value of $y$ when $x = 2$?

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What type of graph represents an inverse variation?

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Variation

Direct Variation

  • Definition: A relationship where one variable is a constant multiple of another.
  • Mathematical Form: ( y = kx )
    • Where ( k ) is the constant of variation.
  • Characteristics:
    • If ( x ) increases, ( y ) increases (and vice versa).
    • The graph is a straight line passing through the origin (0,0).
  • Example:
    • If ( k = 3 ), then ( y = 3x ). For ( x = 2 ), ( y = 6 ).

Inverse Variation

  • Definition: A relationship where one variable increases as the other decreases.
  • Mathematical Form: ( y = \frac{k}{x} )
    • Where ( k ) is the constant of variation.
  • Characteristics:
    • If ( x ) increases, ( y ) decreases (and vice versa).
    • The graph is a hyperbola.
  • Example:
    • If ( k = 12 ), then ( y = \frac{12}{x} ). For ( x = 3 ), ( y = 4 ).

Direct Variation

  • A relationship exists where one variable is directly proportional to another.
  • Represented mathematically as ( y = kx ), with ( k ) as the constant of variation.
  • If ( x ) increases, ( y ) also increases, maintaining a consistent ratio.
  • The graph of a direct variation is a straight line that intersects the origin (0,0).
  • Example of direct variation: If ( k = 3 ), then the equation becomes ( y = 3x ). For an input of ( x = 2 ), the output is ( y = 6 ).

Inverse Variation

  • A relationship exists where one variable increases while the other decreases.
  • Mathematically expressed as ( y = \frac{k}{x} ), with ( k ) being the constant of variation.
  • Inverse variation means that as ( x ) increases, ( y ) correspondingly decreases, and vice versa.
  • The graphical representation of inverse variation forms a hyperbola.
  • Example of inverse variation: If ( k = 12 ), then the equation becomes ( y = \frac{12}{x} ). For an input of ( x = 3 ), the output is ( y = 4 ).

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