Independent vs Dependent Variables

Match the following using the phrase

"_____ depends on _____"

Match the following using the phrase

"_____ depends on _____"

John measures the length of each side of a square. He uses that value to calculate the perimeter.

IV: ​ ​ ​ (a)  

DV: ​ (b)  

y = 4x + 1

IV: ​ (a)  

DV: ​ (b)  

David measures how many inches his tomato plant grows every week.

IV: ​ (a)  

DV: ​ (b)  

The number of gumballs, $$g$$ , that can be packaged in a box with a volume of $$V$$ cubic units is given by $$g\ =\ 40V\ +15.$$

IV: ​ ​ (a)  

DV: ​ ​ (b)  

Jake works as a sales representative. He earns $1,275 per month

plus an 8 percent commission on his total sales.

IV: ​ (a)  

DV: ​ ​ (b)   ​

Mark works full time as a busboy at a local cafe. He earns $6 per hour.

IV: ​ (a)   ​

DV: ​ (b)