Direct Variation Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Constant of Direct Variation (\(C\)):

\[ C = \frac{X}{Y} \]

Where:

\(C\) is the Constant of Direct Variation
\(X\) and \(Y\) are Coordinate Points

What is Direct Variation?

A direct variation is defined as the relationship between two dependent variables. That is, each variable is directly proportional to the other variable at a constant rate. The form \(y = cx\) is also the point-slope form of a line.

Example Calculation 1

Let's assume the following values:

Coordinate \(X\) = 10
Coordinate \(Y\) = 2

Using the formula:

\[ C = \frac{10}{2} = 5 \]

The Constant of Direct Variation is 5.

Example Calculation 2

Let's assume the following values:

Coordinate \(X\) = 15
Coordinate \(Y\) = 3

Using the formula:

\[ C = \frac{15}{3} = 5 \]

The Constant of Direct Variation is 5.