Question 233170
The following give a good example of both.


linear variation is the same as direct variation as far as I can tell.


<a href = "http://www.regentsprep.org/Regents/math/algtrig/ATE7/indexATE7.htm" target = "_blank">Direct and Inverse Variation Examples and Problems</a>


Direct variation is given by the equation y = k*x


Inverse variation is given by the equation y = k/x


The information in the link is explained very well so I doubt you need more from me.


If you do, just let me know.