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Sec 8.6 - 1
Chapter 8
Rational Expressions and

Functions
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Sec 8.6 - 2
8.6
Variation
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Sec 8.6 - 3
8.6 Variation
Objectives
1. Write an equation expressing direct

variation.
2. Find the constant of variation, and
solve direct variation problems.
3. Solve inverse variation problems.
4. Solve joint variation problems.
5. Solve combined variation problems.
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8.6 Variation
Write an equation expressing direct variation.
If the value of one quantity depends on the value of

another quantity, we can often describe that relationship
using variation. That is, in many applied situations, the
ratio of one quantity to another quantity remains the
same.
8.6 Variation
Write an equation expressing direct variation.
In the first example,
as the number of feet increases, the number of inches

increases. Also, as the number of feet decreases, the
number of inches decreases.
Both of these are examples
In the second example, of direct variation.
As the number of hours increases, the number of miles

increases; and as the number of hours decreases, the
number of miles decreases.
8.6 Variation
The Definition of Direct Variation
• If y varies directly as x, it is also correct to say that y is

proportional to x.
• In direct variation, for k > 0, as the value of x increases, the
value of y increases. Similarly, as the value of x decreases,
the value of y decreases.
• In any variation, there are at least two variables and a
constant of variation.
8.6 Variation
Solving a Direct Variation Problem
Substitute known Given x or y, solve

Start with Solve for k.
values: x = 8 and for the other variable.
y = 24.
8.6 Variation
The pressure exerted by a liquid at given point varies directly as

the depth of the point beneath the surface of the liquid. If a
certain liquid exerts a pressure of 50 pounds per square foot at a
depth of 10 feet, find the pressure at a depth of 40 feet.
8.6 Variation
The pressure exerted by a liquid t a given point varies directly a

8.6 Variation
The pressure exerted by a liquid t a given point varies directly a

8.6 Variation
Direct Variation as a Power
One variable may be proportional to the power of another

variable.
Examples of direct variation as a power:

Area of a circle varies directly as the square of its radius.
The distance an object falls varies directly as the square of
the time its falls.
8.6 Variation
Solving a Direct Variation as a Power Problem
The kinetic energy of an object varies directly as the square of

its velocity. If an object with a velocity of 24 meters per
second has a kinetic energy of 19,200 joules, what is the
velocity of an object with a kinetic energy of 76,800 joules?
8.6 Variation
The kinetic energy of an object varies directly as the square of

its velocity. If an object with a velocity of 24 meters per
second has a kinetic energy of 19,200 joules, what is the
velocity of an object with a kinetic energy of 76,800 joules?
8.6 Variation
8.6 Variation
Inverse Variation
Two variables are said to vary inversely if one is a constant

multiple of the reciprocal of the other.
Example:
For a fixed area, the length of a rectangle is inversely
proportional to its width.
8.6 Variation
Solving an Inverse Variation Problem
Suppose that the time it takes to paint a house depends

inversely on the number of members in the paint crew. As the
number of painters increases, the time it takes to paint the
house decreases.
If it takes a crew of 4 painters 24 hours to paint a house, how
long will it take to paint the same house if 6 painters work on
the job?
8.6 Variation

the job?
8.6 Variation

the job?
Notice that as the number of painters increased from 4 to 6,

the time to paint the house decreased from 24 to 16 hours.
8.6 Variation
Joint Variation
It is possible for one variable to depend on several others
8.6 Variation
Solving a Combined Variation Problem
Ohm’s Law says that the current, I, in a wire varies directly as

the electromotive force, E, and inversely as the resistance, R. If
I is 11 amperes when E is 110 volts and R is 10 ohms, find I if E
is 220 volts and R is 11 ohms.
8.6 Variation

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1. Write an equation expressing direct

Write an equation expressing direct variation.

If the value of one quantity depends on the value of

Write an equation expressing direct variation.

In the first example,

as the number of feet increases, the number of inches

As the number of hours increases, the number of miles

The Definition of Direct Variation

• If y varies directly as x, it is also correct to say that y is

Solving a Direct Variation Problem

Substitute known Given x or y, solve

Solving a Direct Variation Problem

The pressure exerted by a liquid at given point varies directly as

Solving a Direct Variation Problem

The pressure exerted by a liquid t a given point varies directly a

Solving a Direct Variation Problem

The pressure exerted by a liquid t a given point varies directly a

Direct Variation as a Power

One variable may be proportional to the power of another

Examples of direct variation as a power:

Solving a Direct Variation as a Power Problem

The kinetic energy of an object varies directly as the square of

Solving a Direct Variation as a Power Problem

The kinetic energy of an object varies directly as the square of

Solving a Direct Variation as a Power Problem

Two variables are said to vary inversely if one is a constant

Solving an Inverse Variation Problem

Suppose that the time it takes to paint a house depends

Solving an Inverse Variation Problem

If it takes a crew of 4 painters 24 hours to paint a house, how

Solving an Inverse Variation Problem

If it takes a crew of 4 painters 24 hours to paint a house, how

Notice that as the number of painters increased from 4 to 6,

It is possible for one variable to depend on several others

Solving a Combined Variation Problem

Ohm’s Law says that the current, I, in a wire varies directly as

Solving a Combined Variation Problem

Ohm’s Law says that the current, I, in a wire varies directly as

Solving a Combined Variation Problem

Ohm’s Law says that the current, I, in a wire varies directly as

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