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MATHEMATICS 9
LEARNER’S MODULE 3
SECOND QUARTER Name: ________________________________________________

(Week 3) Grade and Section: _____________________

October 25-29, 2021

Learning Competencies:
The learner …
 illustrates situations involving joint variations and combined variations (M9AL-Ila-1); and
 translates joint variations and combined variations statement into relationship between two
quantities using mathematical equation (M9AL-Ila-1).

Learning Objectives:

The learner …
 illustrates joint variations and combined variations;
 translates joint variations and combined variations statement between two quantities using
table of values, mathematical equation, graph and vice versa; and
 solves problems involving joint variations and combined variations.

Overview:

In this lesson, the learners are expected to illustrate situations that involve joint and combined
variation and translate into joint or combined variation statements a relationship between two quantities
using: (a) a table values; (b) a mathematical equation; and (c) a graph and vice versa.

PRE-ASSESSMENT
Directions: Find out how much you already know about the topics in this module. Read each
question carefully and choose the letter of your answer.
1. Which of the following is the correct equation of joint variation?
a. y = kxz b. y = k c. y = kx d. y = k/x
2. Which of the following is the correct equation of combined variation?
a. y = kx/z b. y = k c. y = zk d. y = xkz
3. What is the value of y when x = 12 and r = 12, if y varies jointly as q and r, and y = 12 when q = 12
and r = 12?
a. y =1728 b. y = 1628 c. y = 1638 d. y = 1738
4. What is the value of y when x = 10 and d = 10, if y varies jointly as c and d, and y = 30 when c =
20 and d = 10?
a. y = 15 b. y = 25 c. y = 35 d. y = 45

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 5. What is the value of y when x = 20 and b = 5, if y varies jointly as a and b, and y = 24 when a = 8
and b = 2?
a. y = 150 b. y = 160 c. y = 250 d. y = 260

Joint Variations and Combined Variations

Joint Variation
 y varies jointly as x and z if there exists a nonzero number k such that y = kxz, where x ≠ 0 and z ≠ 0.

Example 1:
The area A of a trapezoid varies jointly as the height h and the sum of the bases b1 and b2. Find the
equation of joint variation if A = 40 m2, h = 4 m, b1 = 8 m, and b2 = 12 m.
Solution:
The area varies jointly as the height and the sum of the bases.
A k ∙ h ∙ b 1+b2

A = kh(b1+b2)
40 = k(4)(8+12) Substitute the known values.
40 = k(4)(20) Simplify.
½=k Divide both sides by 80.
1
The equation for the area of a trapezoid is A= ℎ (b1+ b2 ).
2
Check:
1
A= ℎ (b1+ b2 )
2

A=40, h=4, b1=8 and b2=12

40=40 TRUE
Thus, the equation is correct.

Example 2:
Suppose y varies jointly as x and z, and y = 32 when x = 8 and z = 2. Find y when x = 15 and z = 6.
Solution:
y varies jointly as x and z.
y = k ∙ x ∙ z
y = kxz
32 = k(8)(2) Substitute the known values.
32 = 16k Simplify.
2=k Divide both sides by 16.

Rewriting the equation y = kxz with z = 6, we have:

y = 2(15)(6) Replace x with 15 and z with 6.

y = 180 Simplify.

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 Example 3:
The area of rectangle varies jointly as its length and width. Find the equation of joint variation if A =
60ft2, l = 15ft, and w = 4ft.
Solution:
The area varies jointly as its length and width.
A = k ∙ l ∙ w
A = klw
60 = k(15)(4) Substitute the known values.
60 = 60k Simplify.
1=k Divide both sides by 60.

The equation for the area of rectangle is A=lw.

Combined Variation
 If a situation is modeled by an equation of the form y = kx/z, where k is a nonzero constant, we say
that y varies directly as x and inversely as z. The number k is called the variation constant.

Example 1:
If y varies directly with the square of x and inversely with z. If x = 2, y = 1 and z = 10, find y when x =
4 and z = 5.
Solution:
𝑘𝑥 2
𝑦= y varies directly as the square x and inversely with z.
𝑧

𝑘(2)2
1= Replace y with 1, x with 2 and z with 10.
10

4𝑘
1= Simplify.
10

10 = 4k Multiply both sides by 10.

10
=𝑘 Divide both sides by 4.
4

The constant of variation k is .

To find y when x = 4 and z = 5, replace x with 4 and z with 8. Thus,

𝑘𝑥 2
𝑦=
𝑧
5
(4)2 5
𝑦= 2
Replace k with , x with 4, and z with 5.
5 2

5
(16)
𝑦= 2
Simplify.
5

y=8

Example 2:
The time (t) it takes to construct a highway varies directly as the length of the road (1) but inversely
with the number of workers (w). If it takes 50 workers and 8 weeks to construct 2 kilometers of highway,
how long will it take 80 workers to construct 15 kilometers of highway?

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 Solution:
The relationship between the variables t, l and w can be expressed by the equation:

varies directly
𝑘𝑙
𝑡=
𝑤 varies inversely

Substitute the known values in the combined variation model to find k.

400=2k Multiply both sides by 50.

k=200 Divide both sides by 2.
𝑘𝑙
Substitute 80 for w, 15 for l, and 200 for k in the equation 𝑡 = and simplify.
𝑤

𝑘𝑙
𝑡=
𝑤
(200)(15)
𝑡=
80
3,000
𝑡=
80
It will take 37.5 weeks for 80 workers to construct 15 kilometers of highway.

You can do this!

Directions: Solve for the indicated variable in each problem. Show your complete
ACTIVITY 1
solution.
1. The area of a rhombus varies jointly with the lengths of the diagonals d1 and
d2. Find the equation of joint variation if A = 24m2 and d1 = 8m.
2. If a varies directly with the cube of b and inversely with c and b = 2, a = 8 and
c = 4. Find a when b = 6 and c = 12.

ACTIVITY 2 Directions: Analyze the given problem and solve for the indicated variable. Show your
complete solution.

The time (t) that it takes to paint a house varies directly with the size of the
house (s) in square meters and inversely with the number of painters (p) working
on the job. If three painters can complete a 250 m2 house in 6 days, how long
the second
will itdegree term.
take six painters to complete a 450 m2 house?

ACTIVITY 3 Directions: Read the following items carefully and encircle the letter of your choice.

1. What is the value of y when x = 15 and z = 6, if y varies jointly as x and z, and y = 32 when x = 8 and
z = 2?
a. y = 180/45 b. y = 190/45 c. y = 200/45 d. y = 256/45
2. Which equation can be written in the statement, “If y varies jointly as c and d”?
a. y = kcd b. (cd/y) = k c. cy = dk d. none of the above
3. Which equation can be written in the statement, “If y varies jointly as a and b”?
a. y = kab b. (ab/y) = k c. by = ak d. none of the above

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 4. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. If a situation is modeled by an equation of the form y = kx/z, where k is a nonzero constant, we say
that y varies directly as x and inversely as z.
b. If a situation is modeled by an equation of the form y = kx/z, where k is a nonzero constant, we say
that y varies inversely as x and inversely as z.
c. If a situation is modeled by an equation of the form y = kx/z, where k is a nonzero constant, we say
that y varies directly as x and directly as z.
d. If a situation is modeled by an equation of the form y = kx/z, where k is a nonzero constant, we say
that y varies inversely as x and directly as z.
5. Which of the following statements defines joint variation?
a. Joint variation is a more complex relationship between three variables, where one variable varies
directly as one variable and inversely as another.
b. Joint variation is a more complex relationship between three variables, where two variables varies
directly as one variable and inversely as another.
c. Joint variation is a more complex relationship between three variables, where three variables varies
directly as one variable and inversely as another.
d. Joint variation is a more complex relationship between three variables, where four variables varies
directly as one variable and inversely as another.

NOTE: For further clarification/s about the lesson, you can contact the teacher at 0955-620-9350.

REFERENCES:
Bunag, E. S., Dimapilis-Chiao, M. E., et al, (2021) Advance with Math Worktext in
Mathematics 9, pp. 118-126.

Prepared by: Checked by:

APRIL S. PADRE NIKKA ANGEL P. JAZO

Math Teacher Subject Coordinator

Recommending Approval: Approved by:

REYCHELA C. FORTO JERIC T. VALDEZ

Head, JHS Dept. Principal

Noted by:

NELIA Z – ANGULUAN, PhD

Director

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 Advance Montessori Education Center of Isabela, Inc.
Maligaya, Tumauini, Isabela
Email: amecimontessori@gmail.com

FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT IN MATHEMATICS 9

SECOND QUARTER (WEEK 3)

Name: __________________________________ Grade and Section: ______________ Date: ____________

I. Directions: Fill in the blanks with the missing word or group of words to make each statement TRUE.
1. An equation of the form y = kzy, where k is a nonzero constant, expresses a/an ___________.
2. An equation of the form _______, where k is a nonzero constant, expresses combined variation.
3. If a jointly proportional to m and n, then a = ____________.
4. If a varies directly as m and inversely as n, then a = _________.
5. If a as jointly proportional to m and the square root of n, then a =_________.

II. Directions: Express each phrase into a mathematical statement. Use k as the constant of variation.
1. Q varies jointly as p and r.
2. R varies directly as t and inversely as w.
3. S varies directly as m and inversely as the square of b.
4. T varies directly as the square of v and inversely as z.
5. A varies directly as the square of b and inversely as the square of c.

Prepared by: Checked by:

APRIL S. PADRE NIKKA ANGEL P. JAZO

Math Teacher Subject Coordinator

Recommending Approval: Approved by:

REYCHELA C. FORTO JERIC T. VALDEZ

Head, JHS Dept. Principal

Noted by:

NELIA Z – ANGULUAN, PhD

Director

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