Direct and Inverse Variation
Across
2. If y varies with x where y =
k
and k is a constant, this type of variation is called
x
_____.
k
, y varies inversely as the _____ of x.
x
6. If y varies with x, where y = kx, and k is a constant, this type of variation is called
_____.
7. In the direct variation statement y = kx, k is called the _____ variation.
4. For the variation y =
Down
1. If y varies directly with the square of x and if y = 75 when x = 5, then y = _____ when
x = 1.
k
3. For the variation y + 2 , y varies inversely as the _____ of x.
x
4. If y varies inversely with x and if y = 9 when x = 4, then y = _____ when x = 3.
5. The tension t of a spring varies directly with the distance d the string is stretched.
This variation can be represented by t = _____ if the constant of variation is k.
Authored by Kamilia Nemri
Spokane Community College
Direct and Inverse Variation-Answer Key
Across
2. Inverse
4. Square root
6. Direct
7. Constant
Down
1. Three
3. Square
4. Sixteen
5. kd
Authored by Kamilia Nemri
Spokane Community College