6.6A Independent and Dependent Quantities

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What are independent quantities?

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Independent quantities are the variables that can be changed or controlled in an experiment or equation. They are often represented on the x-axis of a graph.

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What are dependent quantities?

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Dependent quantities are the variables that depend on the independent quantities. They are often represented on the y-axis of a graph.

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In a graph, where are the dependent quantities plotted?

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Dependent quantities are plotted along the y-axis.

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In a graph, where are the independent quantities plotted?

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Independent quantities are plotted along the x-axis.

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What is the relationship between independent and dependent quantities?

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Independent quantities affect the dependent quantities. Changes in independent quantities result in changes in dependent quantities.

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If the number of tickets (t) is the independent quantity, what could be a dependent quantity?

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The total cost (c) could be a dependent quantity, as it depends on the number of tickets purchased.

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Which set represents independent quantities: {1, 2, 3, 4} or {2, 4, 6, 8}?

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{1, 2, 3, 4} represents independent quantities.

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What does it mean if a quantity is labeled as dependent?

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It means that the value of this quantity relies on the value of another quantity (the independent quantity).

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In a table, if 'c' represents cost and 't' represents tickets, which is independent?

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The number of tickets (t) is the independent quantity.

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What is an example of a dependent quantity in a real-world scenario?

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The height of a plant (dependent quantity) that grows based on the amount of sunlight it receives (independent quantity).