Independent vs Dependent Variables Algebra Functions

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What is the dependent variable in a function?

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The dependent variable is the variable that depends on the value of another variable, often represented as 'y'.

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What is the independent variable in a function?

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The independent variable is the variable that stands alone and isn't affected by other variables, often represented as 'x'.

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In the equation y = 2x + 3, which variable is independent?

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x is the independent variable.

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In the equation y = 2x + 3, which variable is dependent?

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y is the dependent variable.

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If g represents the number of gifts and r represents the number of rolls of wrapping paper, which is the independent variable?

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g is the independent variable.

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If s represents the number of stamps and p represents the number of postcards, which is the dependent variable?

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p is the dependent variable.

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In the context of Zach redeeming tickets, if t is the number of tickets and p is the number of prizes, what is the relationship between them?

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t is the independent variable and p is the dependent variable.

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What does it mean if a variable is independent?

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It means that the variable can change freely without being affected by other variables.

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What does it mean if a variable is dependent?

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It means that the variable's value is determined by the value of another variable.

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In a graph, which axis typically represents the independent variable?

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The x-axis typically represents the independent variable.