The Maths Habit

Inverse proportion: y = k/x

Proportion · Higher · 5:24

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Chapters

  1. 0:00Introduction
  2. 0:17Do Now
  3. 1:03What inverse proportion means
  4. 1:32From proportional to y = k/x
  5. 2:00Example 1: find k, then y
  6. 2:42Example 2: using the formula backwards
  7. 3:30Your turn
  8. 4:00Common mistake
  9. 4:32Worksheet and exit question

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