Independent and Dependent Variable

Dependent & Independent Variables

Open Ended

In your own words, describe what it means to be independent versus dependent.

​The Mandalorian can survive alone.

Independent

Grogu is dependent on the Mandalorian for his survival and safety.

​​Dependent

a variable that does not depend on any other variable for its value. It stands alone.

​​Independent Variable (x input)

a variable in an expression that depends on the value of another variable

Dependent Variable (y output)

Multiple Choice

What is the independent variable if we have an equation in the form y=mx+b?

• x input

• y output

Multiple Choice

What is the dependent variable if we have an equation in the form y=mx+b?

• x input

• y output

Multiple Choice

John reads 14 pages per hour of his favorite novel. Identify the independent variable.

• John reads

• # of hours

• # of novels

• total # of pages read

Multiple Choice

Tickets to the concert are $65 each. Identify the dependent variable.

• $65 each

• # of concerts

• total cost

• # of tickets

Draw

Write an equation to following scenario: A video game store charges a one time fee of $10 and then $5 for each video game rented. Hint: y=mx+b

Open Ended

A video game store charges a one time fee of $10 and then $5 for each video game rented. Explain in your own words what the independent and dependent would be?