Inverse Variation Tables

Is the given table a direct or inverse variation? What is the constant of variation?

• Direct, 12

• Inverse, 12

• Direct, 1/12

• Inverse, 1/12

Tell whether x and y show direct variation, inverse variation, or neither.

• direct variation

• inverse variation

• neither

Determine the type of variation:

• Direct

• Inverse

• Neither

Given (32, 15) and (12, y). Find the constant k of inverse variation, and then find the missing y value.

• 40

• 48

• -40

• -48

The equation 
xy =  25  represents:

• direct variation

• inverse variation

• joint variation

• none of these

Is the given table a direct or inverse variation? What is the constant of variation?

• Direct, 12

• Inverse, 12

• Direct, 1/12

• Inverse, 1/12

Does the relationship represent an inverse variation?

• Yes

• No

Which of the statements BEST describes an inverse variation?

• an increase in x causes a decrease in y

• an increase in x causes an increase in y

Does the relationship represent inverse variation?

• Yes

• No