36

3

4 6 8

Complete the table. Identify the type of variation. Find the constant of variation and
explain what it represents.

A group of people are competing to cover the longest distance in a fixed amount of
time. Predict their results based on their speed.
Distance, miles
Speed, mph

Distance, miles
Speed, mph

36

3

4

6

8

This is an example of

is a

variation. The constant of variation is

The constant of variation, in this case,

is the speed in miles per hour. It represents how many miles the group of people can travel in one hour based on their speed.