M ATH EM AT I C S 9

VAR IAT IO N S:
C OM B IN ED VA R IAT IO N
“ z varies directly as x and
inversely as y”
𝒛𝒚
𝒌=
𝒙
JOINT VARIATION
Express each statement
as a mathematical
equation.
ACTIVITY 2: WHAT’S MY
1. T varies directly as a
and inversely as b
𝒌𝒂
𝑻=
𝒃
ACTIVITY 2: WHAT’S MY
2. Y varies directly as x and
inversely as the square of z
𝒌𝒙
𝒀=
𝒛²
ACTIVITY 2: WHAT’S MY
2. V varies jointly as l,
w, and h
𝑽 =𝒌𝒍𝒘𝒉
ACTIVITY 2: WHAT’S MY
Solve for the constant of
variation and the
indicated variable.
ACTIVITY 3: WHAT’S MY
 1. If z varies directly as x and
inversely as y, and z=9 when x=6
Find z when x=8 and y=12

𝒌=𝟑 𝒛 =𝟐
ACTIVITY 4: WHAT’S MY
 Solve the
problem.
ACTIVITY 5:EVERY PROBLEM HAS
 The current I varies directly as the
electromotive force E and inversely as the
resistance R. If in a system a current of 20
amperes flows through a resistance of 20
ohms with an electromotive force of 100
volts, find the current that 150 volts will
send through the system.
ACTIVITY
COMBINED
5:EVERY
VARIATION
PROBLEM HAS