Question

We are given an inverse variation equation of xy = 10. Complete the statement. y________as x increases.






A.

increases





B.

decreases





C.

remains constant

Answer 1

"inverse variation" <---this is the key phrase

so what do you think is the answer?

Answer 2

Increases ?

Answer 3

hmm not exactly..

big hint!

direct proportion -> x increases; y increases

inverse proportion -> x increases; y decreases or vice versa

Answer 4

does it remain constant?

Answer 5

did you read what i wrote?

Answer 6

ohh, it decreases

Answer 7

yes