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

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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 if your class is working on direct proportionality and word problems.

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weight, measurement, constant of variation, proportions

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Grade
6th - 12th
Subjects
Math
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:47
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