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OpenStudy (anonymous):

is xy=5 a direct or inverse variation

OpenStudy (rogue):

xy = k in inverse variation. y = kx is direct variation.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

xy=5 is an inverse variation because y=5/x which means y is inversely proportional to x

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@ Rogue xy=k implies y=k/x

OpenStudy (rogue):

@soul, yeah I know, I don't think I've said anything wrong :)

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