SOLUTION: for an inverse variation does the constant increase decrease or remain the same?

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Question 334954: for an inverse variation does the constant increase decrease or remain the same?
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Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Look up the definition of the word "constant" and I think you will be able to answer your own question.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it


Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
In any variation problem, the constant remains constant (neither increasing nor decreasing),hence the term constant.
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