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OpenStudy (anonymous):

how can i identify a direct variation from an equation

OpenStudy (anonymous):

When two variables are related in such a way that the ratio of their values always remains the same, the two variables are said to be in direct variation.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

can you give me an example, Please

OpenStudy (anonymous):

sure give me a sec.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

If a gallon of milk costs $2, and I buy 1 gallon, the total cost is $2. If I buy 10 gallons, the price is $20. In this example the total cost of milk and the number of gallons purchased are subject to direct variation -- the ratio of the cost to the number of gallons is always 2.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

do u get it

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