Direct Variation

Direct Variation
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Taking a direct variation relationship and finding new values of unknown quantities based on the k of variation. Other solution method is equivalent ratios and usage of cross products.
  • What is direct variation?
  • What are some examples of direct variation?
  • What is the equation for basic direct variation?
  • How do you write an equation for direct variation from a word statement?
  • If a tub is being filled up at 1.5 gallons per minute, how long will it take to fill a 45-gallon tub?
  • What is a variation constant and how do you find it?
  • How do you solve a direct variation word problem using equivalent fractions and cross multiplication?
This lesson explains some examples of direct variation, how to write direct variation equations from the scenarios, and finally, how to solve a direct variation problem. The concepts in this lesson are explained very well.
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Reviewed by MathVids Staff on June 01, 2010.
 
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