Independent/Dependent Quantities

Describe how you can distinguish between an independent quantity and a dependent quantity. Use an example in your description.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Scenario: The Elkwood Aquatic Society is working with various reptile species to increase their populations. The initial population of 450 endangered turtles tripled each year for the past 5 years. The independent quantity is ____.

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CCSS.HSA.SSE.A.1

CCSS.HSF.BF.A.1

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.1

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

Scenario: The Elkwood Aquatic Society is working with various reptile species to increase their populations. The initial population of 450 endangered turtles tripled each year for the past 5 years. The dependent quantity is _____.

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CCSS.HSF.BF.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.1

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

Which graph represents the following scenario? The Elkwood Aquatic Society is working with various reptile species to increase their populations. The initial population of 450 endangered turtles tripled each year for the past 5 years.

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7E

Scenario: Gillian is playing video games at the arcade. Gillian starts with $40 and is playing games that cost 50 cents per game. The independent quantity is ____.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

Scenario: Gillian is playing video games at the arcade. Gillian starts with $40 and is playing games that cost 50 cents per game. The dependent quantity is _____.

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CCSS.5.OA.B.3

Which graph represents the following scenario? Gillian is playing video games at the arcade. Gillian starts with $40 and is playing games that cost 50 cents per game.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Scenario: Julian works as a salesman. He receives a monthly salary of $3000 as well as a 10% commission on the amount of sales. The independent quantity is _____.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

Scenario: Julian works as a salesman. He receives a monthly salary of $3000 as well as a 10% commission on the amount of sales. The dependent quantity is _____.

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CCSS.8.F.B.4

CCSS.HSF.LE.A.2

Which graph represents the following scenario? Julian works as a salesman. He receives a monthly salary of $3000 as well as a 10% commission on the amount of sales.

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5