Independent/Dependent Variable

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
The following equation can be used to find the amount of money she will raise. 
m=75d
Which of the variables is dependent?

• m
• d
• 75
• Sarah

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

A student is planning an experiment to find out how the height from which he drops a ball affects how high the ball bounces. The dependent variable is the _____.

• Diameter of the ball
• Force acting on the ball
• Height that the ball bounces
• Height from which the ball is dropped

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Samantha is bringing treats to her elementary school class on her birthday. The number of treats she brings in is based on the number of students in her class.
t = the number of treats
s = the number of students
The number of treats she will bring can be found using the equation 
t=3s+5
Which of the variables is independent?

• s
• t
• 3
• 5

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Will practices at a batting cage.  The table shows the total cost based on the number of tokens purchased.  Which of the following is the independent variable in this situation?

• number of tokens
• total cost
• {1, 2, 3, 4}
• {7, 10, 13, 16}

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?

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

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Write an expression for the following. Jerry has $20 and makes $7 per hour.

• y= 7x + 20

• y= 7 + 20x

• y= 20 + 7

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Where is point E located?

• ( 2, 0 )
• ( 2 , 2 )
• ( 0 , 2 )
• ( 0 , 0 )

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CCSS.6.G.A.3

CCSS.6.NS.C.6

CCSS.6.NS.C.8

What is (0,0) known as?

• The origin
• The intersector
• It is just an ordered pair
• None of the above

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CCSS.5.G.A.1