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Understanding Direct Variation and k

The document provides information about the concept of direct variation, including its definition as y = kx where k is the constant of variation. It gives several examples of direct variations in table form and shows how to determine the constant of variation and equation for each. It also demonstrates how to use direct variation to solve word problems by finding the constant, using the direct variation equation, and solving for the unknown value. Finally, it discusses the key characteristic of a direct variation graph being a line passing through the origin since the equation is y = kx rather than y = mx + b.

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Understanding Direct Variation and k

The document provides information about the concept of direct variation, including its definition as y = kx where k is the constant of variation. It gives several examples of direct variations in table form and shows how to determine the constant of variation and equation for each. It also demonstrates how to use direct variation to solve word problems by finding the constant, using the direct variation equation, and solving for the unknown value. Finally, it discusses the key characteristic of a direct variation graph being a line passing through the origin since the equation is y = kx rather than y = mx + b.

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  • Introduction to Direct Variation

Direct Variation

What is it and how do I know when I see it?


Definition:
Y varies directly as x means that y = kx
where k is the constant of variation.
(see any similarities to y = mx)
Another way of writing this is k =

In other words:
* the constant of variation (k) in a direct variation
is the constant (unchanged) ratio of two variable
quantities.
Examples of Direct Variation:
Note: X increases,
6,7,8
And Y increases.
12, 14, 16

What is the constant of variation of the table above?

Since y = kx we can say Therefore:


12/6=k or k = 2 14/7=k or k = 2 y = 2x is the
16/8=k or k =2 Note k stays constant. equation!
Examples of Direct Variation:
Note: X decreases,
10, 5, 3
And Y decreases.
30, 15, 9

What is the constant of variation of the table above?

Since y = kx we can say Therefore:


30/10=k or k = 3 15/5=k or k = 3 y = 3x is the
9/3=k or k =3 Note k stays constant. equation!
Examples of Direct Variation:
Note: X decreases,
-4, -16, -40
And Y decreases.
-1,-4,-10

What is the constant of variation of the table above?

Since y = kx we can say Therefore:


-1/-4=k or k = ¼ -4/-16=k or k = ¼ y = ¼ x is the
equation!
-10/-40=k or k = ¼ Note k stays constant.
What is the constant of variation for
the following direct variation?
1. 2
2. -2
3. -½
4. ½
Is this a direct variation? If yes, give the
constant of variation (k) and the equation.

Yes!
k = 25/10 or 5/2
k = 10/4 or 5/2
Equation?
y = 5/2 x
Is this a direct variation? If yes, give the
constant of variation (k) and the equation.

No!
The k values are
different!
Which of the following is a direct
variation?

1. A
2. B
3. C
4. D
Which is the equation that describes
the following table of values?
1. y = -2x
2. y = 2x
3. y= ½x
4. xy = 200
Using Direct Variation to find unknowns (y = kx)
Given that y varies directly with x, and y = 28 when
x=7, Find x when y = 52. HOW???

2 step process
1. Find the constant variation
k = y/x or k = 28/7 = 4
k=4

2. Use y = kx. Find the unknown (x).


52= 4x or 52/4 = x Therefore:

x= 13 X =13 when Y=52


Using Direct Variation to find unknowns (y = kx)
Given that y varies directly with x, and y = 3 when x=9,
Find y when x = 40.5. HOW???

2 step process
1. Find the constant variation.
k = y/x or k = 3/9 = 1/3
K = 1/3

2. Use y = kx. Find the unknown (x).


Therefore:
y= (1/3)40.5
X =40.5 when
y= 13.5
Y=13.5
Using Direct Variation to find unknowns (y = kx)
Given that y varies directly with x, and y = 6 when x=-5,
Find y when x = -8. HOW???

2 step process
1. Find the constant variation.
k = y/x or k = 6/-5 = -1.2
k = -1.2
2. Use y = kx. Find the unknown (x).
k=y/x ; so… -1.2=y/-8
Therefore:
Rewrite for solving for “y” y= -1.2(-8)
X =-8 when Y=9.6
Using Direct Variation to solve word problems
Problem:
Step One: Find points in table
A car uses 8 gallons of
gasoline to travel 290
miles. How much
gasoline will the car use
to travel 400 miles?

Step Two: Find the constant Step Three: Use the equation
variation and equation: to find the unknown.
400 =36.25x
k = y/x or k = 290/8 or 36.25 400 =36.25x
y = 36.25 x 36.25 36.25
or x = 11.03
Using Direct Variation to solve word problems

Problem:
Step One: Find points in table.
Julio wages vary
directly as the number
of hours that he works.
If his wages for 5 hours
are $29.75, how much
will they be for 30 hours
Step Three: Use the equation
to find the unknown. y=kx
Step Two: Find the constant
y=5.95(30) or Y=178.50
variation.
k = y/x or k = 29.75/5 = 5.95
Direct Variation and its graph
y = mx + b,
m = slope
and
b = y-intercept

With direction variation the equation


is y = kx
Note: m = k or the constant and b = 0 therefore the graph will
always go through…
the ORIGIN!!!!!
Tell if the following graph is a Direct Variation or not.
- Do Together

No
No
Tell if the following graph is a Direct Variation or not.
- Do Independently

No Yes

NO No

Direct Variation What is it and how do I know when I see it?
Definition: Y varies directly as x means that y = kx where k is the constant of variation. (see any similarities to y = mx)
Examples of Direct Variation: Note: X increases, 6 , 7 , 8 And Y increases. 12, 14, 16 What is the constant of variation o
Note: X decreases, 10, 5, 3 And Y decreases. 30, 15, 9 What is the constant of variation of the table above? Since y = kx
Note: X decreases, -4, -16, -40 And Y decreases. -1,-4,-10 What is the constant of variation of the table above? Since y =
What is the constant of variation for the following direct variation? 1. 2 2. -2 3. -½ 4. ½
Yes! k = 25/10 or 5/2 k = 10/4 or 5/2 Equation? y = 5/2 x Is this a direct variation? If yes, give the constant of variatio
No! The k values are different! Is this a direct variation? If yes, give the constant of variation (k) and the equation.
Which of the following is a direct variation? 1. A 2. B 3. C 4. D
Which is the equation that describes the following table of values? 1. y = -2x 2. y = 2x 3. y = ½ x 4. xy = 200

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