Bryan has to carry 24 books to a new shelf. If he carries one book at a time, it will take him 24 trips. If he carries 3 books at a time, how many trips will it take?
Does this relationship represent direct or inverse variation? (1 point)
Using the appropriate formula, find k. (1 point)
Show your work and answer the original question. (2 points)

Question

Bryan has to carry 24 books to a new shelf. If he carries one book at a time, it will take him 24 trips. If he carries 3 books at a time, how many trips will it take? 
Does this relationship represent direct or inverse variation? (1 point) 
Using the appropriate formula, find k. (1 point) 
Show your work and answer the original question. (2 points)

anonymous · Answer

direct variation, formula is 3k=24, then solve for k to show work

anonymous · Answer

I know the orignial answer but I need help with the formula and if its inverse or direct

anonymous · Answer

@rperez36 thanks!

anonymous · Answer

no problem...direct variation is that 3k if it were something inverse it would be like (1/3)k because it would be inversely proportional to the constant