What is inverse proportion ?

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Inversely Proportional: when one value decreases at the same rate that the other increases.
$y = \frac{k}{x}$
For Example:
1. As distance increases, brightness decreases
2. And as distance goes down, brightness goes up
3. As speed goes up, travel time goes down
4. And as speed goes down, travel time goes up

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What is inverse proportion ?

Inversely Proportional: when one value decreases at the same rate that the other increases. y=kx For Example: 1. As distance increases, brightness decreases 2. And as distance goes down, brightness goes up 3. As speed goes up, travel time goes down 4. And as speed goes down, travel time goes up