Apply rational functions to a problem-solving situation through inverse variation. The video tutorial explains the concept of inverse variation and introduces learners to the formula. The instructor explains how to solve problems that have an inverse relationship.

Concepts

inverse variation, direct variation, rational equations

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Use as a follow-up to the lesson on direct variation; compare and contrast the two situations
• Connect to science by applying inverse variation to gas law problems

Classroom Considerations

• Expects a familiarity with formulas and input-output tables

• This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

• Uses a contextual situation to reinforce the concept
• Utilizes both an equation and graph to represent the solution to the problem

Cons

• None

Common Core

HSF-IF.C.7.a