Graphs Flashcards
Directly proportional
It means that the two values have a direct relationship. If x increases, then y increases
What is the symbol for direct proportionality
X ~ Y
What does an indirectly proportional graph look like
It is a straight line slanting up towards the right
Indirect proportionality
It is an indirect relationship between two sets of results. When x increases, y decreases
What is the symbol for indirect proportionality
X ~ -Y
What does an indirectly proportional graph look like
It is a straight line slanting down toward the right
Inverse proportionality
When x increases, y decreases
What is the symbol for inverse proportionality
Y~ 1/X
What does an inversely proportional graph look like
It is a curved line
What does ~ mean
It means directly proportional
What axis does the dependant variable go on
Y axis
What axis does the independent variable go on
X axis
