Question

Tell whether x and y show direct variation. explain your reasoning xy = 3

Answer 1

No. The relation shows indirect variation.

Explanation:

Indirect variation:

In this relation the absolute value of one variable increases while the other gets decreased.

xy = k

`\sf x = (k)/(y)`

Here, xy = 3

`\sf x = (3)/(y)`

So, if the product of two variables is constant, then it is indirect or inverse variation.