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A direct variation is when the value of K in multiple proportions is all divisible by the same number for example:

XY=(1)(10) K=10

XY=(2)(20) K=40

XY=(3)(30) K=90

XY=(4)(40) K=160

In this situation the constant (K) of each proportion is divisible by 10 making the multiple equations a direct variation.

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