If y varies inversely with x, what happens to y if x is doubled?

If y varies inversely with x, doubling x will halve y.

How do you solve for k in a direct variation problem?

To solve for k in a direct variation problem, use the equation $$k = \frac{y}{x}$$ .

How do you solve for k in an inverse variation problem?

To solve for k in an inverse variation problem, use the equation $$k = xy$$ .

In a direct variation problem, if y = 10 when x = 2, what is k?

If y = 10 when x = 2, then $$k = \frac{10}{2} = 5$$ .

In an inverse variation problem, if y = 4 when x = 3, what is k?

If y = 4 when x = 3, then $$k = 4 \times 3 = 12$$ .

What is the relationship between the number of people and time in a direct and inverse variation problem?

In a direct and inverse variation problem, as the number of people increases, the time taken to complete a task decreases, assuming the amount of work remains constant.

If 4 people take 36 minutes to solve 18 problems, how long will it take 6 people to solve 42 problems?

It will take 56 minutes for 6 people to solve 42 problems.

What is the significance of the constant k in variation equations?

The constant k represents the proportionality factor in variation equations, indicating how one variable changes in relation to another.

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What is direct variation?

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What is inverse variation?

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What is joint variation?

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What is the equation for direct variation?

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What is the equation for inverse variation?

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What is the equation for joint variation?

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If y varies directly with x, what happens to y if x is doubled?

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If y varies directly with x, doubling x will also double y.

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