Inverse Variation Equations

Determine the type of variation:

• Linear

• Inverse

Does the table show an inverse variation?

• Yes

• No

Given the following equation, identify the constant k.
y = 54/x

• There is one.

• k = x

• 54

• y = k

Tags

CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

x and y vary inversely. Given (5, 20), what is the constant k?

• 4

• 5

• 25

• 100

Which equation represents inverse variation?

• y = x + ⅕

• y = ^x / ₅

• y = (⅕) x

• y = ⁵ / _x

• y = 5 x

Why is this graph NOT an inverse variation? Choose all that apply.

• It is linear

• As x increases, y also increases

• It has an x or y intercept

• It has a constant slope

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Why is this graph NOT an inverse variation? Choose all that apply.

• It is linear

• As x increases, y also increases

• It has an x or y intercept

• It has a constant slope

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Why is this graph NOT an inverse variation? Choose all that apply.

• It is linear

• As x increases, y also increases

• It has an x or y intercept

• It has a constant slope

Tags

CCSS.8.EE.B.5

If y varies inversely as x and x=5 when y=20, then what is the constant of variation, a?

• 121

• 4

• 100

• 6

Is the given table a direct or inverse variation? What is the constant of variation?

• Direct, 12

• Inverse, 12

• Direct, 1/12

• Inverse, 1/12