Independent and dependent Variable Graphs

What is the independent variable in this graph?

• Tadpoles

• Year

• Frogs

• Number of tadpoles in the pond

What type of variable is the "Price per Bushel (dollars)" in this graph?

• Bar graph

• Dependent variable

• Independent variable

• Controlled variable

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?

• the independent variable is distance

• the independent variable is d=25 t

• the dependent variable is time

• the dependent variable is distance

The graph shows the cost of mailing a package based on its weight.  Which statement is true about the situation?

• 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

In the table, Bubbles is the ______________.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

Which of the following is the label for the dependent variable.

• Money Collected

• Raising Money

• Boxes Sold

• None of the above

• The cooler the temperature, the louder the crickets chirp.

• The crickets cannot chirp at temperatures lower than 10 degrees C.

• The warmer the temperature, the more often crickets chirp.

• The temperature and the chirping of crickets are not related.

What is the algebraic equation for this table?

• y = x + 3
• y = 3x
• y = x ÷ 3
• y = x - 3

Which equation matches the table?

• y = x 
• y = 5x
• y = x - 4
• y = x + 4

What rule would explain this input output table?

• The output is 3 times as much as the input.
• The input is 3 times as much as the output.
• The output is 8 times as much as the input.
• The input is 8 times as much as the output.

Tags

CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.1