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Defining Direct and Inverse Variation in Professional Metrics

In professional environments, we often use the language of 'variation' to describe how one metric changes in response to another. Define the terms 'direct variation' and 'inverse variation.' In your response, clearly state what happens to the second quantity in each type of relationship when the first quantity increases.

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