Les 22: Independent/Dependent Variables

The value that happens 1st and determines the other variable.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

The value that happens last and depends on the other variable.

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

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Allen earns $12 for each lawn he mows.

What is the independent variable?

• money he makes

• number of lawns

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An animal reserve is home to 8 meerkats. It costs the

reserve $1.50 per day, to feed the meerkats.

What is the dependent variable?

• days (d)

• cost (c)

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On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?

• x

• y

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On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?

• x

• y

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Name the INDEPENDENT variable from the table.

• words

• minutes

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In this table, bubbles is the

• independent variable

• dependent variable

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Which of the following equations match the table shown?

• x = 2y

• y = 2x

• x=y

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Which equation matches the table?

• y=5x

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