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Direct variation equations look like where . There is no added or subtracted constant (the y-intercept is 0). Sort the equations!

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Direct Variation

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Because the equation is , when , must also be .
Adjust the y-intercept (b) to make this a direct variation graph!

y-intercept (b) {{ s2B }}
Perfect! It passes through the origin (0,0).

The constant is the multiplier. If varies directly with , find so that .

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