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Direct variation, also called direct proportion, refers to a relationship between two quantities where one quantity changes in direct proportion to the other. This means that if one quantity increases or decreases, the other does as well, by the same factor each time. Direct variations can be represented using graphs, tables, or equations. A direct variation graph will always pass through the origin and have a linear shape. The constant of variation, or constant of proportionality, describes the fixed ratio between the two quantities. Word problems involving direct variation can be solved by finding the constant of variation from given points and then using the direct variation equation.

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Directvariation Powerpoint 1

Direct variation, also called direct proportion, refers to a relationship between two quantities where one quantity changes in direct proportion to the other. This means that if one quantity increases or decreases, the other does as well, by the same factor each time. Direct variations can be represented using graphs, tables, or equations. A direct variation graph will always pass through the origin and have a linear shape. The constant of variation, or constant of proportionality, describes the fixed ratio between the two quantities. Word problems involving direct variation can be solved by finding the constant of variation from given points and then using the direct variation equation.

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Direct Variation

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

Unit 8 Vocabulary
The

terms DIRECT VARIATION and


DIRECT PROPORTION will be used
interchangeably. They mean the
same thing.
The terms CONSTANT OF
PROPORTIONALITY and CONSTANT
OF VARIATION will be used
interchangeably. They mean the
same thing.

What is a Direct Variation


or a Direct Proportion?
When

one value increases, the


other value also increases OR
When one value decreases, the
other value also decreases
When one quantity always changes
by the same factor (the constant of
proportionality), the two quantities
are directly proportional.

Real World Examples of


Direct Variation
Situations
The more time I drive (at a constant rate), the
more miles I go.
If I increase a recipe for more people, the more
of an ingredient I need.
The more hours I work, the more money I make.
The more CDs I purchase, the more money it
costs.
The less cheese I buy at the deli, the less money
I pay.
The less water you drink, the less trips to the
bathroom you have to make.

few examples of your


own
Raise

your hand if you


example of when both
would increase
Raise your hand if you
example of when both
would decrease
Choose one of each to
your notes

have an
values
have an
values
write in

How do we know if we have


a direct variation?
We

can look at three different


aspects of the situation:
1. GRAPHS
2. TABLES
3. EQUATIONS

DirectVariationandItsGraph

Characteristics of Direct
Proportion Graph
The graph will always go through the ORIGIN
(point 0,0) on the coordinate planethis means
when x=0, y=0 on the graph
The graph will always be in Quadrant I (all
positive numbers) and Quadrant III (all negative
numbers)
The graph will always be a straight line
As the x value increases, the y value always
increases

These things will always occur in DIRECT


VARIATIONSif it doesnt then it is NOT a
DIRECT PROPORTION!

TellifthefollowinggraphisaDirect
Variationornot.

No

No

No

No

TellifthefollowinggraphisaDirect
Variationornot.

No

Yes

Yes

No

Independent VS.
Dependent
The

x-axis is the independent


variable; this means it does NOT
depend on the y value
The y-axis is the dependent
variable; this means it DOES
depend on the x variable for its
value.

Example

You went on a hiking trip, and you


graphed your distances at various times
throughout your trip. As the time you
hiked increased, the distance traveled also
increased. The distance depends on the
time; therefore, the distance is the
dependent variable and it is graphed on
the y-axis (vertical). The time is
independent (time still goes on whether or
not the distance changes), so it is graphed
on the x-axis (horizontal).

Direct Variation Equations:

Y varies directly as x means that y = kx


where k is the constant of variation.

y
Another way of writing this is k =
x
X is the independent variable

Y is the dependent variable

K is the constant of proportionality

Examples of Direct
Variation Equations (y = kx
or y/x = k)
y
y
y
y
y
y
x

=
=
=
=
=
=

4x
x
2x
2.5x
x
0.75

k=4
k=1
k=2
k = 2.5
k=
k = 0.75

Direct Variation & Tables


of Values
You can make a table of values for x
and y and see how the values
behave. You could have a direct
variation if
As

x increases in value, y also


increases in value
OR
As x decreases in value, y also
decreases in value

ExamplesofDirectVariation:
Note:Asxincreases,
6,7,8
yalsoincreases.

12,14,16
Whatistheconstantofvariationofthetableabove?
Startwiththedirectvariationequation:y=kx
Pickonepairofxandyvaluesandsubstituteintotheequation
12=k6(thisisaonestepequation,sosolvefork)
12/6=kk=2
Nowyoucanwritetheequationforthisdirectvariation:y=2x

ExamplesofDirectVariation:
Note:Xdecreases,
30,15,9
AndYdecreases.

10,5,3

Whatistheconstantofvariationofthetableabove?
Startwiththedirectvariationequation:y=kx
Pickonepairofxandyvaluesandsubstituteintotheequation
10=k30(thisisaonestepequation,sosolvefork)
10/30=k(simplify10/30)k=
Nowyoucanwritetheequationforthisdirectvariation:y= x

Isthisadirectvariation?Ifyes,givethe
constantofvariation(k)andtheequation.
Yes!
y=kx
Pickanx&ypairand

substituteintothedirect
variationequationtosolvefork.
Remembertheconstantmust

holdtrueforevery(x,y)pair
6=k4
k=6/4=3/2=1

Thereforetheequationforthis
tableis:y=1x

Isthisadirectvariation?Ifyes,givethe
constantofvariation(k)andtheequation.
Yes!
y=kx
*Pickanx&ypairand
substituteintothedirect
variationequation&findk.
25=k10
25/10=k
5/2or2=k
*Remembertheconstantmust
holdtrueforeveryx,ypair.
Thereforetheequationforthis
tableis:
y=2x

Isthisadirectvariation?Ifyes,givethe
constantofvariation(k)andtheequation.
No!
Ifyoulookatthevaluesin
thetable,youshouldnotice
asxdecreases,y
increases,soyouknowyou
CANNOThaveadirect
variation!
Also,thereisnoconstantof
proportionality.Thereisnot
onenumberyoumultiplyby
xtogetyforeachpairinthe
table.

Which is the equation that


describes the following
1.
y = -2x
table
of values?
2.
3.
4.

y = 2x
y= x
xy = 200

Answer
Now

UsingDirectVariationtofindunknowns(y=kx)
Givenyvariesdirectlywithx,andy=28whenx=7,
Findxwheny=52.HOW???
2stepprocess
1.Findtheconstantofvariation
y=kx28=k7
(dividebothsidesby7)
k=4
2.Usey=kx.Findtheunknown(x).
52=4xor52/4=x
x=13

Therefore:
X=13whenY=52

UsingDirectVariationtofindunknowns(y=kx)
Giventhatyvariesdirectlywithx,andy=3whenx=9,
Findywhenx=40.5.HOW???
2stepprocess
1.Findtheconstantofvariation.
Y=kx3=k9
(dividebothsidesby9)
k=3/9=1/3
2.Usey=kx.Findtheunknown(x).

Therefore:

y=(1/3)40.5

X=40.5when
Y=13.5

y=13.5

Using Direct Variation to solve word


problems
Problem:

StepOne:Findpointsintable

Acaruses8gallonsof
gasolinetotravel290
miles.Howmuch
gasolinewillthecaruse
totravel400miles?
StepTwo:Findtheconstant
ofvariationandequation:
y=kx290=k8
290/8=k
y=36.25x

StepThree:Usetheequation
tofindtheunknown.
400=36.25x
400=36.25x
36.25 36.25
orx=11.03

Using Direct Variation to solve word


problems
Problem:
Juliowagesvary
directlyasthenumber
ofhoursthatheworks.
Ifhiswagesfor5hours
are$29.75,howmuch
willtheybefor30hours

StepOne:Findpointsintable.

StepTwo:Findtheconstantof
variation.
y=kx29.75=k5
k=5.95

StepThree:Usetheequation
tofindtheunknown.
y=kx
y=5.9530
y=178.50

Direct Variation/Direct
Proportion Reminder
When

you have word problems, you


can also set up proportions to solve
for the given situation if you prefer.
If youre going to set up a proportion,
its best to put the y-value (the
dependent value) over the x-value
(the independent value) because then
its already set up to solve for k the
constant of proportionality.

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