6th 4-8 Independent and Dependent Variables

Identify the independent variable.

The number of​ minutes, m, spent reviewing for an exam and the​ points, p, received on the exam.

• m

• p

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Identify the independent variable.

The number of​ uniforms, u, to order for a football team and the number of​ players, p, on the team

• u

• p

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Identify the dependent variable.

The amount of wall​ space, s, in the bedroom and the amount of​ paint, p, needed to paint the bedroom.

• s

• p

Identify the dependent variable.

The number of​ hours, h, spent working and the amount of​ money, m, earned from working.

• h

• m

Identify the dependent variable.

The amount of​ time, t, to finish a set of homework problems and the number of​ problems, p, given for homework

• p

• t

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Identify the independent variable.

The number of sunglasses​ sold, s, and the amount of​ revenue, r, earned

• s

• t

Identify the independent variable.

The number of tickets bought by​ Ashley, t, and the number of rides Ashley can go​ on, r.

• r

• t

Identify a situation where​ time, t, is an independent variable.

• The​ distance, d, to the park and the​ time, t, it takes to walk there

• The​ time, t, to walk during lunch break and the​ distance, d, walked.

• The number of​ rides, r, at the carnival and the​ time, t, it takes to ride them.

• The​ time, t, it takes to walk to the mall and the​ speed, s, of the walk

You spend d dollars for g identical pairs of glasses. A friend claims that since d increases if you increase​ g, and g increases if you increase​ d, either d or g could be the independent variable. Why is your friend​ incorrect?

• Buying more pairs of glasses forces the amount you spend to increase. Increasing the amount you spend does not necessarily relate to how many pairs of glasses you buy.

• Buying fewer pairs of glasses forces the amount you spend to increase. Increasing the amount you spend does not necessarily relate to how many pairs of glasses you buy.

• Decreasing the amount you spend forces the number of pairs of glasses you buy to increase. Buying more pairs of glasses does not necessarily relate to the amount you spend.

• Increasing the amount you spend forces the number of pairs of glasses you buy to increase. Buying more pairs of glasses does not necessarily relate to the amount you spend.

The cost c of supplies for school depends on other factors. Name at least two independent variables that could affect the cost of school supplies.

Choose the independent variables. Select all that apply.

• The distance from the school to the store

• The number of notebooks needed

• The number of pencils needed

• The cashier who rings up all the supplies