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Algebra II: Constant of Variation

by Texas Instruments

Overview

Students explore how the constant of variation, k, affects the graph of direct and inverse variations.

Key Steps

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    Students explore the effects of a, the constant of variation. They will first use the Transformation Graphing app to change a and observe how the direct variation graph changes.

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    For the application problem about direct variation, students will use a graph of the function and a point on the graph to determine the amount of money the employee will make for a certain number of hours.

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    Students will investigate the effect of a on the graph of an inverse variation using the left and right arrow keys.