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Justifying Direct Variation Methods

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Justifying Direct Variation

An item expresses direct variation if the relationship between two quantities can be written
in the form y = kx, where k is a constant. There are three main ways to justify this:

1. Check the Ratio


Divide y by x for each pair of values. If the ratio (y/x) is the same for all pairs, then the
relationship shows direct variation.

2. Check the Equation


If the relationship can be written as y = kx (with no extra constant term), then it is direct
variation. If it looks like y = kx + b (where b ≠ 0), it is not direct variation.

3. Check the Graph


Plot the points on a coordinate plane. If they form a straight line passing through the origin
(0,0), then it is direct variation.

Example:
Consider the relationship: Fare = 15 × Distance

Distance (km) Fare (₱) y/x

1 15 15

2 30 15

3 45 15

4 60 15

Since the ratio y/x = 15 is constant, this shows direct variation. Equation: y = 15x.

Graphing Activity:
Plot the points (1,15), (2,30), (3,45), and (4,60) on the graph grid below. You should see that
the line passes through the origin, confirming direct variation.

[Blank graph grid space for plotting]

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