Direct Variation

Which graph shows a direct variation relationship between x and y?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.8.SP.A.2

CCSS.8.SP.A.3

In a direct variation, y = 39 when x = 3. 
Find the value of y when x = 2.

• 26
• 3
• 58.5
• 2

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CCSS.8.EE.C.7

CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.F.B.4

The amount of money earned on a job varies directly to the number of hours worked. If $70.00 is earned in 5 hours, how much money is earned in 22 hours of work?

• $2

• $308

• $1.57

• $265

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.8.SP.A.3

Is the given table a direct variation? If so, what is the constant?

• Yes; 1/4
• Yes; 4
• Yes; 2
• No

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

CCSS.8.F.A.2

CCSS.8.F.B.4

Is this proportional?
y = 7x + 3

• yes
• no

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.8.SP.A.3

Trina's paycheck earnings varies directly with the number of hours she works. If she works 19 hours and earns $187.15, what should she earn if she worked 40 hours?

• $394

• $440

• $472.80

• $512.20

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.8.SP.A.3

Does the relationship represent direct variation?

• Yes

• No

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.SP.A.2

What is the constant of variation (or constant of proportionality)?

• 8

• 16

• 24

• 2

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.8.SP.A.3

What ordered pair does a direct variation always go through when graphed?

• (0, 0)
• (1, 0)
• (0, 1)
• (1, 1)

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CCSS.8.EE.B.6

y varies directly with x. When y is 30, x is 45. Which equation represents this situation?

• y = 30x

• y = 45x

• y = (3/2)x

• y = (2/3)x

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

CCSS.8.EE.B.6

CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.8.F.A.3

CCSS.8.F.B.4