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1.10 Mathematical Modeling and Variation Wo Regression

This document discusses mathematical modeling concepts including direct, inverse, and joint variations. It provides examples of how to write statements and equations for each type of variation and how to find the constant of variation. The document also gives a real-world example of using direct and inverse variation to model the relationship between the banking angle of a bicycle and its turning radius.

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1.10 Mathematical Modeling and Variation Wo Regression

This document discusses mathematical modeling concepts including direct, inverse, and joint variations. It provides examples of how to write statements and equations for each type of variation and how to find the constant of variation. The document also gives a real-world example of using direct and inverse variation to model the relationship between the banking angle of a bicycle and its turning radius.

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PRECALCULUS I

Mathematical Modeling
•Direct, inverse, joint variations;
Least squares regression

Dr. Claude S. Moore


Danville Community College 1
Direct Variation Statements
1. y varies directly as x.
2. y is directly proportional to x.
3. y = kx for some nonzero constant m.
NOTE: k is the constant of variation or the
constant of proportionality.
Example: If y = 3 when x = 2, find k.
y = kx yields 3 = m(2) or m = 1.5.
Thus, y = 1.5x.
Direct Variation as nth Power
1. y varies directly as the nth power of x.
2. y is directly proportional to the nth
power of x.
3. y = kxn for some nonzero constant k.

NOTE: k is the constant of variation or


constant of proportionality.
Inverse Variation Statements
1. y varies inversely as x.
2. y is inversely proportional to x.
3. y = k / x for some nonzero constant k.
NOTE: k is the constant of variation or the
constant of proportionality.
Example: If y = 3 when x = 2, find k.
y = k / x yields 3 = k / 2 or k = 6.
Thus, y = 6 / x.
Joint Variation Statements
1. z varies jointly as x and y.
2. z is jointly proportional to x and y.
3. z = kxy for some nonzero constant k.
NOTE: k is the constant of variation.
Example: If z = 15 when x = 2 and y = 3,
find k.
z = kxy yields 15 = k(2)(3) or k = 15/6 = 2.5.
Thus, z = 2.5xy.
USING DIRECT AND INVERSE VARIATION IN REAL LIFE
Writing and Using a Model

BICYCLING A bicyclist tips


the bicycle when making turn.
The angle B of the bicycle
from the vertical direction is
called the banking angle.

banking angle, B
Writing and Using a Model

Banking angle (degrees)


Find an inverse variation model
that relates B and r.

SOLUTION

From the graph, you can see that


B = 32° when r = 3.5 feet.
Turning Radius

k
B= r Write direct variation model.

k
32 = Substitute 32 for B and 3.5 for r.
3.5
112 = k Solve for k.

112
The model is B = , where B is in degrees and r is in feet.
r
Writing and Using a Model

Banking angle (degrees)


Use the model to find the banking
angle for a turning radius of 5 feet.

Turning Radius
SOLUTION

Substitute 5 for r in the model you just found.

112
B= = 22.4
5

When the turning radius is 5 feet, the banking angle is about 22°.

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