1.   Consider the equation xy = 3. What happens to the value of y when x doubles?
    A. y doubles B. y triples
    C. y halves D. y quarters
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  2.   What is the reciprocal of –20? Evaluate it in decimal form.
    A. –0.20 B. –0.05
    C. –0.02 D. –0.50
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  3.   In the relationship , why is y inversely proportional to x?
    A. 8 is divided into x
    B. the product of xy is a constant, 8
    C. the relationship is undefined at x = 0
    D. 8 is divided into y
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  4.   Find which equation does not represent a reciprocal relationship.
    A. B. –6 = ef
    C. D. ab = 3
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  5.   How does b affect graphs of equations in the form of ?
    A. positive values of b move the graph to the left, negative values move it to the right
    B. b affects the length of the graph
    C. negative values of b move the graph to the left, positive values move it to the right
    D. b affects the width of the graph
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