Independent and Dependent

The time spent working is the independent quantity.

• True
• False

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

The dependent quantities are represented by these values: 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50.

• True
• False

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.1

The independent quantities are represented by these values: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

• True
• False

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Which label best describes the dependent quantities shown in the table?

• Number of tickets (t)
• Cost (c)

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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

Which equation best describes the table?

• 5.75t = c
• c = 5.75t
• c=t
• t=c

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Sophie earned $5 for every A she got on her report card.

m = money

A = A on report card

The dependent variable is:

• m = money

• A = A on report card

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Ty earns $12 per hour. Which of the following equations best represents how much money, m, he earns on a shift of h hours?

• m = 12h

• m = 12 + h

• h = 12m

• h = 12 + m

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Ms. Shi is making a scrapbook. As she adds more photos, the scrapbook grows thicker.

p = the number of photos added

t = the thickness of the scrapbook

• t is the independent variable and p is the dependent variable

• p is the independent variable and t is the dependent variable

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Sarah 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

Which of the variables is INDEPENDENT?

• s

• t

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9