algebra 2 chapter 9

inverse variation

x and y show inverse variation y = ^k/_x
constant of variation

the constant is the k in the following equation y = ^k/_x (always non zero)
joint variation

occurs when a quantity varies directly as the product of 2 or more other quantities
rational function

function in the form (x) = ^y(x)/_z(x)
hyperbola

the graph of a rational function
branches

the two symmetrical parts of the hyperbola
simplified form

the numerator and denominator have no common factors
complex fraction

a fraction that contains a fraction in the numerator or denominator
cross multiplying

solves simple equations by multiplying across diagnolly

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algebra 2 chapter 9

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chapter 9

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