Direct Variation
GRE glossary · Quantitative Reasoning
Definition
A relationship of the form y = kx in which the ratio y/x remains constant.
Direct Variation in plain English
If one variable doubles, the other doubles because their ratio stays fixed. Translate the relationship to y = kx and solve for k before substituting new values.
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