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Exploring Direct Variation in 8th Grade Math

Exploring Direct Variation in 8th Grade Math

Assessment

Interactive Video

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Mathematics

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6th - 10th Grade

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Practice Problem

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Easy

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CCSS
HSF-LE.A.1B, 6.RP.A.3B, 6.EE.B.7

Standards-aligned

Created by

Lucas Foster

Used 4+ times

FREE Resource

Standards-aligned

CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B
,
CCSS.6.RP.A.3B
,
CCSS.6.EE.B.7
This video tutorial covers the concept of direct variation, which is a type of proportional relationship. It explains how to find the constant of variation, k, using the formula y = kx, where k is the slope. The tutorial demonstrates solving direct variation problems using both equations and proportions, and applies these concepts to real-world scenarios such as calculating water usage and hotel costs.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is another name for a direct variation relationship?

Non-proportional relationship

Linear relationship

Inverse relationship

Proportional relationship

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the direct variation equation y = kx, what does k represent?

The y-intercept

The constant of variation

The x-intercept

The dependent variable

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If y = 18 and x = 3, what is the value of k in the direct variation equation?

12

9

6

3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Given y = 10 and x = -50, what is the direct variation equation?

y = 5 x

y = -5 x

y = 1/5 x

y = -1/5 x

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How do you find the constant of variation (k) using a proportion?

By adding y and x

By subtracting y from x

By dividing y by x

By multiplying y and x

Tags

CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If y = 75 when x = 15, what is the value of x when y = 100?

20

15

25

10

Tags

CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

A dishwasher uses 36 gallons of water for 12 loads. How many gallons will it use for 10 loads?

28

30

32

34

Tags

CCSS.6.RP.A.3B

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