Algebra 5.55.5 Direct Variation
Learning Targets
Language Goal Students will be able to verbally
express direct variation.Math Goal Students will be able to identify, write,
and graph direct variation.Essential Questions Why is direct variation a special type of
linear relationship?
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Vocabulary
Direct Variation
Constant of Variation
A linear relationship that can be written in the form y = kx.
A nonzero constant (k) in a direct variation.
Example 1: Identifying Direct Variation from Equations
Tell whether each equation represents a direct variation. (y = kx)
If so identify the constant of variation. (k)
You may have to solve for y first!A. y = 4x B. -3x + 5y = 0 C. 2x + y = 10
Example 1: Identifying Direct Variation from Equations
Tell whether each equation represents a direct variation. (y = kx)
If so identify the constant of variation. (k)
You may have to solve for y first!D. 3y = 4x + 1 E. 3x = -4y F. y + 3x = 0
Example 2: Identifying Direct Variations from Ordered Pairs
Tell whether each relationship is a direct variation. Explain.
Two methods to solve.
Method 1: Write an equation Method 2: Find for each ordered pair
x 1 3 5
y 6 18 30
Why ?!
The direct variation equation is y = kx. Solve the equation for the constant k.
divide both sides by x.
**Therefore, by solving each ordered pair for k you can see if the constants are the same making it a direct variation.
Example 2: Identifying Direct Variations from Ordered Pairs
Tell whether each relationship is a direct variation. Explain.
Method 1: Write an equation Method 2: Find for each ordered pair
x 2 4 8
y -2 0 4
Example 2: Identifying Direct Variations from Ordered Pairs
Tell whether each relationship is a direct variation. Explain.
Method 1: Write an equation Method 2: Find for each ordered pair
x -3 1 3
y 0 3 6
Example 2: Identifying Direct Variations from Ordered Pairs
Tell whether each relationship is a direct variation. Explain.
Method 1: Write an equation Method 2: Find for each ordered pair
x 2.5 5 7.5
y -10 -20 -30
Example 3: Writing and Solving Direct Variation Equations
Again two methods.
Method 1: Find the value of k and then write the equation.
Method 2: Use a proportion.
Example 3: Writing and Solving Direct Variation Equations
The value of y varies directly with x, and y = 6 when x = 12. Find y when x = 27.
Method 1: Method 2:
Example 3: Writing and Solving Direct Variation Equations
The value of y varies directly with x, and y = 4.5 when x = 0.5. Find y when x = 10.
Method 1: Method 2:
Example 3: Writing and Solving Direct Variation Equations
The value of y varies directly with x, and y = 3 when x = 9. Find y when x = 21.
Example 4: Skipping
Not doing example 4.
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Lets Review!
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Identify whether the graph is a function.
If yes, is it linear?
Function?Linear?
Function?Linear?
Function?Linear?
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Does the set of ordered pairs satisfy a linear function? Explain.
{(1, .5), (4, 1), (7, 1.5), (10, 2)}
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Use intercepts to graph a line of the equation -6x – 3y = 24
Describe the correlation.
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Find the x and y intercept from the graph below.
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Find the slope of the following graph.
Rise: _______ Run:_______
Slope: ________
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Draw a graph that has a positivie, negative, zero, or no correlation.
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Find the slope between points (-4, 9) and (6, -5)
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Find the slope of the linear function.
x y
-2 -4
0 -3
2 -2
4 -1
6 0
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Find the slope of the line 6x + 8y =48
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Tell whether the function is a direct variation or not. Explain.
A. y = 8x B. y = 2x + 1
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The value of y varies directly with x. And y = 21 and x = 7. Find y when x = 4.
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