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If one value of a variable increases as another value of a different variable decreases in a mathematical equation, they are said to be inversely proportional or vary inversely. For example, the strength of the force of gravity decreases as the square of the interacting distance increases, so the strength of gravity is inversely proportional to the square of the distance, or strength ∠1/distance2.
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Is y equals 24 divided by x a direct variation?
No, this is an inverse variation.
What does inverse variation mean?
Two variables X and Y are in inverse variation if X*Y = c for some non-zero constant c.
What is an example of inverse variation?
for variables x and y and constanat k -
Does inverse and indirect variation mean the same thing?
Y=k/x where k is the constant of proportionality is an example of indirect or inverse variation. They are the same thing.
What is the inverse variation equation?
Two variables, X and Y are said to be in inverse variation if XY = k or Y = k/X for some constant k.
