Independent or Dependent Variables

On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?

• x-axis
• y-axis
• neither
• it changes

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On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?

• x-axis
• y-axis
• neither
• it changes

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The x- axis is the ___________________ number line in the coordinate plane.

• Vertical

• Diagonal

• Horizontal

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What are the missing numbers?

• 2, 8, 10
• 4, 5, 6
• 7, 4, 21
• 53, 54, 23

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Bob earned $8 for every cake he delivers.

m = money
c = cakes he delivers

The dependent variable is:

• m = money
• c = cakes he delivers

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Carrie gets one sticker for every paper she completes.

s = stickers
p = paper

The independent variable is:

• s = stickers
• p = paper

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Sophie earned $5 for every A she got on her report card.

m = money

A = A on report card

The dependent variable is:

• m = money

• A = A on report card

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Kim is taking a taxi from the airport to her home. There is a $6 flat fee for riding in the taxi. In addition, Kim must also pay $2 per mile. Write an equation where m is the number of miles and t is the total cost in dollars of the taxi ride.

• t = 6m

• t = 2m + 6

• t = 7m

• c = 6t + 2

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Sarah is participating in a walkathon to raise money for local literacy programs. The amount of money Sarah will raise depends on the distance she walks.

m = the amount of money Sarah will raise

d = the distance Sarah walks

Which of the variables is dependent?

• m

• d

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In order to earn extra money on the weekends, Josie's string quartet performs at wedding receptions. The longer the reception, the more money they earn.

r = the length of the reception

m = the total amount of money Josie's quartet earns

Which of the variables is independent?

• r

• m

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