Determine whether the relation shown in the table is a direct variation, an inverse variation, or neither. If it is a direct or inverse variation, write an equation for the function.

x : 10 15 20 25

y: 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5

Explain

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Determine whether the relation shown in the table is a direct variation, an inverse variation, or neither. If it is a direct or inverse variation, write an equation for the function.

x : 10 15 20 25

y: 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5

Explain

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Justin Henson · Answer 1

Y = k / x

1 / 2 = k / 10

2 k = 10

k = 5

Also: 1/3 = 5/15, 1/4 = 5/20, 1/5 = 5/25.

Answer:

This is an inverse variation.

An equation is : y = 5 / x.

Determine whether the relation shown in the table is a direct variation, an inverse variation, or neither. If it is a direct or inverse variation, write an equation for the function.x : 10 15 20 25y: 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5Explain

Determine whether the relation shown in the table is a direct variation, an inverse variation, or neither. If it is a direct or inverse variation, write an equation for the function.

x : 10 15 20 25

y: 1/2 1/3 1/4 1/5

Explain