Inverse Variation
GRE glossary · Quantitative Reasoning
Definition
A relationship of the form y = k/x in which the product xy remains constant.
Inverse Variation in plain English
If one variable doubles, the other halves because their product stays fixed. Write xy = k to avoid accidentally treating the relationship as direct.
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