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Section 5-2
Goals
Goal
To write and graph an
equation of a direct
variation.
Rubric
Level 1 Know the goals.
Level 2 Fully understand the
goals.
Level 3 Use the goals to
solve simple problems.
Level 4 Use the goals to
solve more advanced
problems.
Level 5 Adapts and applies
the goals to different and more
complex problems.
Vocabulary
Direct Variation
Constant of variation for a direct variation
Direct Variation
A recipe for paella calls for 1 cup of rice to make 5 servings. In
other words, a chef needs 1 cup of rice for every 5 servings.
Definition
Direct Variation a special type of linear
relationship that can represented by a function in
the form y = kx, where k 0.
Constant of Variation is k, the coefficient of x, in
the function y = kx.
By dividing each side of y = kx by x, you can see that
the ratio of the variables is constant: y/x = k.
Direct Variation
Direct Variation
Given an equation.
2)
3)
Solve for y.
If you can write the equation in the form y = kx, where k 0, then
it is a direct variation.
Find y/x for each ordered pair.
If the ratio y/x is constant for all ordered pairs, then it is a direct
variation.
Given a graph.
The graph is a line and passes through the origin, then it is a direct
variation.
The slope of the line is k.
Your Turn:
Tell whether the equation represents a direct variation. If so, identify
the constant of variation.
3y = 4x + 1
Your Turn:
Tell whether the equation represents a direct variation. If so, identify
the constant of variation.
Solve the equation for y.
3x = 4y
4y = 3x
Since y is multiplied by 4, divide
both sides by 4.
Your Turn:
Tell whether the equation represents a direct variation. If so, identify
the constant of variation.
y + 3x = 0
3x 3x
y = 3x
Your Turn:
Tell whether the relationship is a direct
variation. Explain.
Find
Your Turn:
Tell whether the relationship is a direct
variation. Explain.
Find
10
4
2.5
20
4
5
30
4
7.5
Your Turn:
Tell whether the relationship is a direct
variation. Explain.
Find
3 = k(9)
Your Turn:
The value of y varies directly with x, and y = 4.5 when x = 0.5. Find
y when x = 10.
Find the value of k and then write the equation.
y = kx
4.5 = k(0.5)
9=k
=
=
2 mi/h
2
times
hours
Example: Continued
Step 2 Choose values of x and generate ordered pairs.
y = 2x
(x, y)
y = 2(0) = 0
(0, 0)
y = 2(1) = 2
(1, 2)
y = 2(2) = 4
(2, 4)
Your Turn:
The perimeter y of a square varies directly with its side
length x. Write a direct variation equation for this
relationship. Then graph.
Step 1 Write a direct variation equation.
perimeter
4 sides
4
times
length
x
y = 4x
(x, y)
y = 4(0) = 0
(0, 0)
y = 4(1) = 4
(1, 4)
y = 4(2) = 8
(2, 8)
Joke Time
How would you describe a frog with a broken leg?
Unhoppy
What did the horse say when he got to the bottom
of his feed bag?
Thats the last straw!
What kind of music do chiropractors listen to?
Hip - Pop
Assignment
5-2 Exercises Pg. 325 - 327: #8 52 even