What is the relation between the variables in the equation x=-3/y

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Maritza Mahoney

2 November, 20:32

What is the relation between the variables in the equation x=-3/y

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Norah Bernard · Answer 1

The relation between the variables x and y is inverse. As y increases, the value of x decreases instead. Also, when the value of y decreases, the value of x increases. This variation is called indirect proportion. The opposite is called the direct variation.