Day 162 – May 10

Algebra: Chapter 12, Lesson 5, page 557.

Direct Variation

An equation of the form `y = kx` where `k` is a constant, expresses direct variation. `k` is called the constant of variation. Sometimes you have to solve for the constant of variation given the initial information and then use the `k` to solve additional problems given the same `k`.

Here are some examples too.

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Algebra 1a: Chapter 9, Lesson 4, page 413 (day #2).

Inequalities and Absolute Value

If the inequality with absolute values looks like: `| A | < b`, then we solve the conjunction `-b < A < b`. Think of a number line, and the solution will be within the bounds of `-b` and `b`. This also works with `≤`.

If the inequality with absolute values look like: `| A | > b`, then we solve the disjunction `A < -b` OR `A > b`. On the number line, these solutions look like arrows on the outside of the values `-b` and `b`. This works for `≥` as well.

Click here for some examples!

Two of tonight’s homework problems solved by MrE are here! Just click it

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