Inverse and direct variation can be easy to mix up.
With inverse variation, the x times the y is always the same number. That is the constant of variation (a), so the equation that represents the relationship looks like:
With direct variation, the y divided by the x is always the same number. That is the constant of variation (a), so the equation that represents the relationship looks like:
If the relationship between the x- and y-values is anything else, it does not represent direct or inverse variation!
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Question 1
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Tell whether the table represents direct variation, inverse variation, or neither. If it is direct or inverse variation, write the equation.
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Question 2
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If it is direct or inverse variation, write the equation. If it is neither, just type neither.
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Question 3
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Tell whether the table represents direct variation, inverse variation, or neither. If it is direct or inverse variation, write the equation.
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Question 4
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If it is direct or inverse variation, write the equation. If it is neither, just type neither.
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Question 5
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Tell whether the table represents direct variation, inverse variation, or neither. If it is direct or inverse variation, write the equation.
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Question 6
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If it is direct or inverse variation, write the equation. If it is neither, just type neither.
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Question 7
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Select the three points that will create a relation that has inverse variation.
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Question 8
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Which of the following tables indicates that x and y vary inversely?
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Question 9
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Which of the following tables indicates that x and y vary inversely?