Independent & Dependent Variable (VA Math 8 SOL 8.16c)

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

Dependent means

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

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CCSS.HSS.CP.A.3

CCSS.HSS.CP.A.5

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

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

The time spent working is the independent quantity.

• True
• False

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

Research question: Does the distance a person kicks a soccer ball effect how well they will do on their math test?  

What is the dependent variable?

• How far they kick the soccer ball
• who the person is
• how well they do on the math test
• Type of soccer ball.

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CCSS.HSS.ID.C.9

The time spent working depends on the amount earned.

• True
• False

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

Brandon graphed the cost of his cell phone bill as he continued to use minutes.

What is the independent variable for the given situation?

• minutes used per month

• cost in dollars

• cost per minute

• Brandon's cell phone

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Juan recorded his miles traveled as time in hours elapsed on the graph.

What is the dependent variable for the given situation?

• time in hours

• distance on miles

• miles per hour

• Juan's trip

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Maria is starting to babysit to earn extra money. She is charging $15 for each hour she babysits.

What represents the independent variable?

• the total amount she charged for babysitting

• the rate she is paid per hour

• the number of hours she babysits

• the number of children she babysits

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9