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Direct Variation

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Direct Variation

Direct Variation occurs when one


quantity is equal to a constant times the
other quantity. This can be expressed
into mathematical statement or equation
y
as y=kx, where k = x is the constant of
variation or constant of proportionality.
These statements can be:
“ y varies directly as x”
“ y is directly proportional to x”
and
“ y is proportional to x”.
These statements mean that for two
quantities, x and y, an increase in x
causes an increase in y as well.
Similarly, a decrease in x causes a
decrease in y.
Let us study the following statements
translated into equations where k
represents the constant of variation or
constant of proportionality.
Examples:
1.“a is directly proportional to b” is
translated
a
as a = kb where k = b
2.“The circumference (c) of a
circle varies
directly as the length of its
diameter (d).” is translated as c
c
= kd where k = d
3.“The cost (c) of fish varies
directly as the
number (n) of kilos bought.” is
c
translated as c = kn where k = n
Let us use direct variation in solving
word problems. Study the following
examples below.
Examples:

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1. If y varies directly as x and y = 48
when x = 16, find the constant of
variation and the equation.
Solution:

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a. To find the constant of

variation:

b. To find the equation:

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2. The table below shows a relation
between the distance in km(d) and the
time in hour (t ). Find the constant of
variation and the equation which
describes the relation.

Solution:

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a. To find the constant of variation:

b. To find the equation:

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3. The graph shows the number of bottles
n produced by a machine and the time t in
hours the machine is working. Find the
constant of variation and the equation
which describes the relation.

Solution:
a. To find the constant of variation

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b. To find the equation:

HOMEWORK:
A. Write an equation to the following
statements:
1. The cost C of meat varies directly as its
weight w in kilograms.
2. The amount paid A for the purchase of the
shirts varies directly with the number n of
shirts bought.
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3. An employee’s earned income I varies
directly as the number of days d he has
worked.
4. The perimeter P of a square is directly
proportional to its side s.
5. The volume V of a cylinder varies directly
as the height h of the cylinder.

B. Answer the following:


1. Given that m varies directly as b,
complete the table of values below

m 15 20 30 75
b 45 75

What is the constant of variation?

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