Question

Which relationship is an example of inverse variation ?

Answer 1

If relationship is an inverse variation then the product of x and y is constant.

A)

2 · 6 = 12

3 · 9 = 27

NOT

B)

1 · 6 = 6

2 · 3 = 6

3 · 2 = 6

6 · 1 = 6

YES

C)

0 · 0 = 0

2 · 8 = 16

NOT

D)

-3 · 4 = -12

-4 · (-3) = 12

NOT

Answer: B)