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Direct Variation Applications

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What would I weigh there? A video uses the relationship of the weight of an astronaut on Earth and the moon to create a direction variation equation. Using the created equation, pupils find the weight of any astronaut on the moon.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
direct variation, word problems, constant of proportionality, constant of variation, linear equations, slope, solving equations, solving for 1 variable, linear equations writing, linear equations applications, real-world applications, the moon, weight
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Additional Tags
math
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Instructional Ideas
  • Ask the class if it's possible to set up the equation a different way
  • Research the constant of variation for weights on other planets and calculate astronaut weights
Classroom Considerations
  • Assumes scholars know the equation of a line
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Highlights important information in the problem
  • Shows the steps used to solve the equation
Cons
  • None