How Do You Find the Constant of Variation from a Direct Variation Equation?

How Do You Find the Constant of Variation from a Direct Variation Equation?

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The constant of variation is the number that relates two variables that are directly proportional or inversely proportional to one another. Watch this tutorial to see how to find the constant of variation for a direct variation equation. Take a look!

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Background Tutorials

  • Direct Variation Definitions

      • What's the Constant of Variation?What's the Constant of Variation?

      What's the Constant of Variation?

      The constant of variation is the number that relates two variables that are directly proportional or inversely proportional to one another. But why is it called the constant of variation? This tutorial answers that question, so take a look!

  • Using Direct Variation

      • How Do You Write an Equation for Direct Variation Given a Point?How Do You Write an Equation for Direct Variation Given a Point?

      How Do You Write an Equation for Direct Variation Given a Point?

      Looking for some practice with direct variation? Watch this tutorial, and get that practice! This tutorial shows you how to take given information and turn it into a direct variation equation. Then, see how to use that equation to find the value of one of the variables.

Further Exploration

  • Identifying Linear Equations

      • How Do You Check if a Point is on a Line If You Have an Equation?How Do You Check if a Point is on a Line If You Have an Equation?

      How Do You Check if a Point is on a Line If You Have an Equation?

      Wondering if a point is part of the equation of a line? Got the equation of the line but no graph? No problem! Just take that point and plug it into the equation and simplify. If you end up with a true statement, the point is indeed part of the equation. If you end up with a false statement, then that point is not part of the equation. See this process first-hand in this tutorial!

  • Using Direct Variation