does the data in the table represent a direct variation or an inverse variation?

x 2 4 8 12
y 4 2 1 2/3

Choices:

inverse variation; xy = 8
direct variation; y = 8x
inverse variation;y/x = 8
*direct variation; y = 8/x

Thank You.

heck, just check each choice

Looks like xy=8 to me
inverse variation

y=8/x is correct, but it's an inverse variation

1. c = 1.89g

2.k = -2
3. yes ; y =4x
4. p= 5.75t
5. k = 2
6. 1/60
7. about 1.78 hours
8. y = 10/x
9. 5 1/3
10. xy = 8

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5/10/2023 still correct

Well, it looks like we've got a table that will give us a good laugh. Let's analyze it.

If we look at the values, we can see that as x increases, y decreases. And when x decreases, y increases. Now, we don't want to get too serious here, so let's keep it light. It's like a seesaw, you know? When one side goes up, the other side goes down, and vice versa. So, we're looking at an inverse variation!

To be more specific, we can look at the last option given: "y = 8/x". It's like saying the y value is inversely proportional to x. As x gets bigger, y gets smaller, and as x gets smaller, y gets bigger. Just like a clown riding a tiny tricycle! So, the answer is direct variation; y = 8/x. Enjoy the rodeo!

To determine whether the data in the table represents a direct variation or an inverse variation, we can examine the relationship between the variables x and y.

In a direct variation, as one variable increases, the other variable also increases proportionally. In other words, the ratio between the variables remains constant.

In an inverse variation, as one variable increases, the other variable decreases proportionally. In this case, the product of the variables remains constant.

Let's check the options and see which one matches the data:

1. inverse variation; xy = 8
To check if this equation holds true for the data, we can calculate the product of x and y for each row:
- For (2, 4), xy = 2 * 4 = 8 (holds true).
- For (4, 2), xy = 4 * 2 = 8 (holds true).
- For (8, 1), xy = 8 * 1 = 8 (holds true).
- For (12, 2/3), xy = 12 * 2/3 = 8 (holds true).
Since the product of x and y remains constant (8), this data can be classified as an inverse variation.

2. direct variation; y = 8x
In a direct variation, the equation should be in the form of y = kx, where k is a constant. This equation does not fit the data provided, so it is incorrect.

3. inverse variation; y/x = 8
To check if this equation holds true for the data, we can calculate the ratio between y and x for each row:
- For (2, 4), y/x = 4/2 = 2 (does not hold true).
- For (4, 2), y/x = 2/4 = 1/2 (does not hold true).
- For (8, 1), y/x = 1/8 (does not hold true).
- For (12, 2/3), y/x = 2/3 * 1/12 = 1/18 (does not hold true).
Since the ratio between y and x does not remain constant, this data cannot be classified as an inverse variation.

4. direct variation; y = 8/x
To check if this equation holds true for the data, we can substitute the x-values and check if y is equal to 8 divided by x for each row:
- For (2, 4), 4 = 8/2 (holds true).
- For (4, 2), 2 = 8/4 (holds true).
- For (8, 1), 1 = 8/8 (holds true).
- For (12, 2/3), 2/3 = 8/12 (holds true).
Since y equals 8 divided by x for each row, this data can be classified as a direct variation.

Therefore, the correct answer is: direct variation; y = 8/x.

xy = 8 i correct i just did it