Algebraic Representations

A variable is

• a letter

• a lowercase letter

• a lowercase letter that represents an unknown number

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

Independent means

• an amount that can stand on its own
• an amount that depends on another amount

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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

On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?

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

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.5

Barbara orders her groceries from a store that charges $15 plus the cost of her groceries to deliver the groceries to her home. Which equation represents this relationship?

• y = x + 15

• y = 15

• 15 = y + x

• y = 15x

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Which equation best represents the relationship shown on this graph?

• y = 25 + x

• y = 25x

• y = 25

• answer not here

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Which scenario can be used to describe this relationship:

y = 60x

• Gabby is 60 centimeters taller than her sister.

• Ms. McManus got 60 more likes on her Instagram post this week than she did last week.

• Mr. Lara ate 60 bags of Takis every two days while on vacation.

• For every 6 hours, there are 360 minutes.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Which equation can be used to represent this information on this graph?

• y = 10x

• y = 15 + x

• y = 30 + x

• y = 15x

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What variable represents the input?

• p
• d

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.1

The table shows the admission price to the school football game.
What variable represents the dependent quantity?

• p
• t

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9