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Direct and inverse proportion

This section is direct proportion and inverse proportion, deciding which type a situation is, proving it from a table, and solving for an unknown with a constant ratio or constant product. Here you…

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This section covers Direct and inverse proportion as part of Ratio, rate and proportion in Grade 9 Mathematics. You'll find clear explanations, worked examples, and key definitions aligned to the CAPS curriculum.

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