Independent and Dependent Variables

Front

On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?

Back

y-axis

Front

On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable? Options: x-axis, y-axis, neither, it changes

Back

x-axis

Front

Jimmy earned $8 for every pizza he delivers.

m = money (dollars)

p = number of pizzas delivered

The dependent variable is:

Options: m = money, p = number of pizzas delivered

Back

m = money

Front

Emma gets one sticker for every paper she completes.

s = stickers earned

p = papers completed

The independent variable is:

Back

p = papers completed

Front

Ty earns $12 per hour. How much money, m, does he earn on a shift of h hours? Identify the dependent variable.

Back

m: money

Front

The graph shows the distance traveled by Ms. Luce's family on a road trip. They will travel 25 miles each hour. Which statement is true about the situation?

Options:

the independent variable is distance

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the independent variable is d=25 t

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the dependent variable is time

,

the dependent variable is distance

Back

the dependent variable is distance

Front

The graph shows the cost of mailing a package based on its weight. Which statement is true about the situation? Options: The dependent variable is total cost, The dependent variable is weight, The independent variable is total cost, The independent variable is cost of a package

Back

The dependent variable is total cost

Front

Name the INDEPENDENT variable from the table below.

Back

minutes

Front

Which of the variables is INDEPENDENT? (t = the number of treats, s = the number of students)

Back

s

Front

Which of the following equations match the table?

Options: x = 2y, y = 2x, y = x + 5, x = y

Back

y = 2x