1.   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
    Hint

  2.   Consider the equation . What happens to the value of y when x is divided by 4?
    A. y is added to 4
    B. y is multiplied by 4
    C. y is divided by 4
    D. y is subtracted from 4
    Hint

  3.   Find which equation does not represent a reciprocal relationship.
    A. B.
    C. –6 = ef D. ab = 3
    Hint

  4.   How does a affect graphs of equations in the form of ?
    A. a affects the width of the graph
    B. positive values of a move the graph to the left, negative values move it to the right
    C. negative values of a move the graph to the left, positive values move it to the right
    D. a affects the length of the graph
    Hint

  5.   How does b affect graphs of equations in the form of ?
    A. b affects the width of the graph
    B. positive values of b move the graph to the left, negative values move it to the right
    C. negative values of b move the graph to the left, positive values move it to the right
    D. b affects the length of the graph
    Hint



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