M1.T1.L1&2 Review

On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• neither

• it changes

On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• neither

• it changes

The x-axis is the ___________________ number line in the coordinate plane.

• horizontal

• vertical

• diagonal

• origin

The y-axis is the ___________________ number line in the coordinate plane.

• horizontal

• vertical

• diagonal

• origin

A(n) _____________ variable depends on or is changed by another variable.

• independent

• dependent

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

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

m = money

A = A on report card

The DEPENDENT variable is:

• m

• A

Which of the following is the label for the independent variable?

• Money Collected

• Boxes Sold

• Neither

Independent means...

• an amount that can stand on its own

• an amount that depends on another amount

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

• Number of Tickets

• Cost

• Neither