Algebra 1 5-2 Guided Practice: Direct Variation

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11 questions
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Solve It! The diagram shows how long it takes to hear thunder after you see lightning. What general rule can you use to model this situation?

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Take Note: What is a direct variation equation?

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Take Note: What is a constant of variation?

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Take Note: Provide an example of a direct variation equation.

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Problem 1 Got It?

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Problem 2 Got It?

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Problem 3 Got it? Weight on the moon y varies directly with weight on Earth x. A person who weighs 100 lb on Earth weighs 16.6 lb on the moon. What is an equation that relates weight on earth x and weight on the moon y? What is the graph of this equation?

Be sure to include relevant graph detail: label axes, indicate units on both axes, and use arrows to represent end behavior, as appropriate.

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Take Note: Graph a direct variation equation. Zoom and pan your graph to establish an appropriate viewing window.

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Take Note: What do all graphs of direct variation equations have in common?

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Problem 4 Got It?

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Take Note: Summarize the content of this lesson.