Definition of DIRECT VARIATION

1.

1: mathematical relationship between two variables that can

be expressed by an equation in which one variable is equal to a
constant times the other
2.
2: an equation or function expressing direct variation
compare inverse variation

Step 1: Write the correct equation.

Direct variation problems are solved
using the equation y = kx. In this case,
you should use p and q instead of x
and y and notice how the word
square changes the equation.
Step 2: Use the information given in
the problem to find the value of k. In
this case, you need to find k when p =
20 and q = 5.