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Direct Variation 4.6 3-9 odd, 12-22 even, 3-9 odd, 12-22 even, 23-25, 29-34 #31 He was seized by the fidgets, Grab ONE sheet of graph paper
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Rate of Change As previously shown, rate of change is most easily identified as the slope of a line connecting two points This concept aids us in comparing two equations when using slope intercept form, especially when the y-intercept stays the same
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Direct Variation Some equations exhibit direct variation Direct variation means that the y variable has a direct relation to x i.e. no y-intercept Follows the form Where a is called the constant of variation
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Graphing with Direct Variation To graph direct variation, we follow the same rules for slope intercept, except b=0 y=2x y-intercept=0 Slope=2 Y X
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Graph then find when x=2 y=2x y-75x=0 Y X
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Graph then find when x=2 y=-4x y=.5x Y X
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Find a, then graph y=2, and x=4 y=26, and x=-2 Y X
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Find a, then graph y=-4, and x=-18 y=15, and x=-6 Y X
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Practical Example The number s of tablespoons of salt needed in a saltwater fish tank varies directly with the number w of gallons of water in the tank. A pet shop owner recommends adding 100 tablespoons to a 20 gallon tank. Find the constant of variation for the example How many tablespoons should be added for a 30 gallon tank?
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Practical Example An object that weighs 100 pounds on Earth would weigh just 6 pounds on Pluto. Assume that weight P on Pluto varies directly with the weight E on Earth. Find the constant of variation for the example How much would you weigh on Pluto?
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Most Important Points 1. Two variables show direct variation when the y-intercept is 0 2. The constant of variation is an index of that variation which is also the slope of the line
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Practice Y X y=-4x+5
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Practice Y X
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Practice Y X
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Y-intercepts Formulas are useful because we’re able to see relationships that occur when we change components of the equations What happens when we begin to change the y-intercept? Graphy=2x+2y=2x-3 Y X
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Parallel Lines How do we define parallel lines? Parallel: Two lines that will never touch i.e. two lines that have identical slopes with different y-intercepts
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Practice Y X
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Practical Example Louise and Erika are trying to save money to buy matching winter coats. They both currently have $20 saved, but need to get a total of $95 to buy their coats by December first. They both make $40 per week. Louise saves $15 of her check for her coat. Erika only saves $11. Will they both make their goal?
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Practice Y X December 1 st is 6 weeks away
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Practice Y X
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Homework 4.6 3-9 odd, 12-22 even, 23-25, 29-34 3-9 odd, 12-22 even, 23-25, 29-34
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