
9-4 Direct Variation
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Catelyn Cujas
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9-4 Direct Variation
Chapter 9 Lesson 4
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What is direct variation?
When the ratio of two variable quantities is constant, their relationship is a direct variation.
A direct variation is considered a PROPORTIONAL RELATIONSHIP!
The equation is y = mx, where "m" is the constant of variation!
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Multiple Choice
Given the graph, determine if the relationship between the cost and the weight of the trail mix is a direct variation. If it is, find the equation of the line.
Yes, it is. The equation is y = 3.50x
Yes, it is. The equation is y = 7x.
No, this is not a direct variation.
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Open Ended
The equation y = 40x represents the distance y in miles an ostrich can travel in x hours. Determine whether there is a constant of variation. If so, explain what it represents in this situation.
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Multiple Choice
The time it takes to burn amounts of information on a CD varies directly with the amount of information. Write and solve an equatin to find how long it will take to fill a 700-megabyte CD.
Equation: y = 0.25x
Answer: 175 seconds
Equation: y = 4x
Answer: 2800 seconds
Equation: y = 25x
Answer: 17,500 seconds
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Open Ended
The equation y = 1.5x represents the relationship between the number of heartbeats y and time in seconds x for a dog. The graph shows the heartbeats for a cat. Which animal has a faster heart rate? How do you know?
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Chapter 9 Lesson 4
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