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    The document discusses inverse variation, which is when two variables vary in opposite ways such that if one increases, the other decreases. Inverse variation is defined by the equation y = a/x, where a is the constant of variation. The graph of an inverse variation is a hyperbola that does not pass through or cross the x- or y-axes. Examples are provided of writing and graphing inverse variation equations from tables of values and word problems.

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    The document discusses inverse variation, which is when two variables vary in opposite ways such that if one increases, the other decreases. Inverse variation is defined by the equation y = a/x, where a is the constant of variation. The graph of an inverse variation is a hyperbola that does not pass through or cross the x- or y-axes. Examples are provided of writing and graphing inverse variation equations from tables of values and word problems.

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    Algebra 1 Notes SOL A.8 (12.1) Inverse Variation Mrs.

    Grieser

    Name: _______________________________ Block: _______ Date: _____________


    Inverse Variation
    Direct Variation Two variables x and y show direct variation if y = ax and a ≠ 0.

    Inverse Variation a
    Two variables x and y show inverse variation if y = and a ≠ 0.
    x

    Constant of Variation The non-zero constant “a” is called the constant of variation.

    • In direct variation, the variables vary in the same way – if one increases, the other
    increases; if one decreases, the other decreases.
    • In inverse variation, the variables vary in the opposite way – if one increases, the other
    decreases.
    Example: Identify direct or inverse variation (or neither!).
    a
    To identify, see if you can put the equations in y = ax or y = form.
    x
    a) xy = 4 y c) y = 2x + 3
    b) =x
    2

    Graphing Inverse Variations


    • In direct variation, the graph is a line that passes through the origin (y = ax).
    a
    • In inverse variation, the graph is a hyperbola (y = ).
    x
    • An inverse variation hyperbola never passes through the origin.
    • An inverse variation hyperbola never crosses the x or y axis; the x and y axes are called
    the asymptotes of the hyperbola.
    4
    Example: Graph y =
    x

    1
    Algebra 1 Notes SOL A.8 (12.1) Inverse Variation Mrs. Grieser

    4
    Example: Graph y = -
    x
    4
    Using the tables we used to graph y = , we notice that the y-
    x
    values will be the negatives of those found in the above
    tables. We get the graph to the right.

    Example: Writing Inverse Variation Equations


    The variables x and y vary inversely, and y = 6 when x = -3.
    a) Write an inverse variation equation that relates x and y.
    a
    y= Inverse variation definition; we need to find the value of a.
    x
    a
    6= Substitute the values of y and x that we are given. Find a.
    −3
    a = -18 We found a!
    - 18
    y= Put our value of a into the equation.
    x
    b) Find the value of y when x = 4.
    - 18 - 18 - 9
    y= = =
    x 4 2
    Example: Identifying an Inverse Variation From a Table
    Given the table on the right, does it describe an inverse
    variation?
    a
    y= is our definition of inverse variation. That means that xy = a is also true (why??)
    x
    To find if a table of values describes an inverse variation, we multiply the x and y values. If we
    get the same constant value, then we have an inverse variation.
    Example: Word problem
    A theater company plans to hire people to build a stage set. The work time t (in hours per
    person) varies inversely with the number p of people hired. The company estimates that 25
    people working for 300 hours can complete the job. Find the work time per person if the
    company hires 30 people.

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