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Direct and Inverse Variation, Rational Expressions, Algebra II Instructional VideoDirect and Inverse Variation, Rational Expressions, Algebra II Instructional Video
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Khan Academy
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Grade
9th - 11th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
9:54
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Duration
10 mins
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Year
2011
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Direct and Inverse Variation, Rational Expressions, Algebra II

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In this overview video of direct and inverse variation, Sal shows the general form of each equation and its differences. The listener gains an intuitive understanding of the differences by highlighting how the x and y values vary with direct and inverse variation examples. This is an excellent video to introduce variation; additional examples are shown in subsequent videos.

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direct variation, inverse variation

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direct variation, inverse variation, math

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Exploring Types of Variation Activity

Radford University
Create a variable list of problems. Groups come up with four scenarios. Each situation represents different types of variation, direct, inverse, joint, and combined. Teams then generate questions about their contextual problems for...
9th - 12th Math
Instructional Video

Graph a Direct Variation Equation (Negative Slope) Example 2

Mathispower4u
Bypass the table and go straight to the graph. A short video shows one example of graphing a direct variation equation with a negative slope by using the same method as graphing an equation in slope-intercept form. Pupils see it's easy...
2 mins 8th - 11th Math
CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Video

Graph a Direct Variation Equation (Positive Slope) Example 1

Mathispower4u
Show classes a quick method to graphing. A short video demonstrates how to graph a direct variation equation by comparing it to graphing an equation in slope-intercept form. By seeing the y-intercept is 0, scholars easily plot the slope...
2 mins 8th - 11th Math
CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Video

How Do You Write an Equation for Direct Variation from a Table?

Curated OER
y=kx. This is the direct variation equation. You have been given a table of values. So look at the table and figure out how to use this equation to write an equation that represents what is happening in the table. Does the equation...
3 mins 8th - 11th Math
Instructional Video

What's the Direct Variation or Direct Proportionality Formula?

Curated OER
Direct variation? Constant of variation? Constant of proportionality? Two variables related? If one variable changes what happens to the other variable? What do all these terms have to do with each other? Watch this video as the...
3 mins 6th - 9th Math
Instructional Video

How Do You Use the Formula for Direct Variation?

Curated OER
Use the formula for direct variation to solve for y, after finding the value of k. When you use the formula and determine the value of k and x, you can plug in those values to determine the value of y. A quick tutorial that takes you...
2 mins 8th - 9th Math
Instructional Video

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

Curated OER
What is a constant variation? How can something change and be constant? Oh, the rate of change is constant. So if there are two variables that are directly proportional they can have a constant of variation? Yes! Still a bit confused?...
2 mins 8th - 11th Math
Instructional Video

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

Curated OER
This problem may sound a bit confusing, but the teacher does a great job explaining what direct variation is. So watch this video and learn about k. It is a pretty direct explanation.
2 mins 8th - 11th Math
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Direct and Inverse Variations

Willow Tree
Enhance pupil understanding of proportions and variable relationships by studying direct and inverse variation. Use the idea of a proportional relationship to teach direct variation. Then use a similar pattern to help individuals...
7th - 10th Math
CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Video

How Do You Solve a Word Problem Using the Direct Variation Formula?

Curated OER
Have your class figure out how much "Teddy" weighs on the moon and how to translate words into algebra! This video shows pupils how to take a word problem, and then solve it using the direct variation formula and given information. Great...
3 mins 8th - 11th Math
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