Finding the Constant of Variation

The term Constant of Variation is used to denote the constant factor in a relationship of direct or inverse variation between two variables, often symbolized as 'k'. In the case of direct variation, depicted as y=kx, the value of 'k' can be determined by the division of y by x. Conversely, in an inverse variation, represented as y=k/x, 'k' is ascertained by multiplying y with x.

The problems about Finding the Constant of Variation

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None If the variation equation is given as \(y = kx^2\… Substitute the given point (2,8) into the equation y=kx2, we get 8=k(22)