Mathematics GCSE
constant product
What constant product means in Mathematics GCSE, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of constant product
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Reference: Pearson Edexcel
In a table of values, this points to an inverse relationship, and in an inverse relationship the two quantities multiply to a fixed number.
Topics that use constant product
- Ratio, proportion and rates of change (Pearson Edexcel GCSE)
Related terms
- Acceleration
- Applications of ratio in context
- area and volume units
- Asymptote
- average rate of change
- Average speed
- Chord
- comparing quantities
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