Independent vs Dependent Variables

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

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

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

• Money Collected

• Raising Money

• Boxes Sold

• None of the above

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 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

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

• Number of tickets (t)
• Cost (c)

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

If I drink a lot of water then I will have to go to the bathroom.

What is the red part?

• Independent variable

• dependent variable

If I drink a lot of water then I will have to go to the bathroom.

What is the red part?

• independent variable

• dependent variable

Jimmy earned $8 for every pizza he delivers.

m = money (dollars)

p = number of pizzas delivered

The dependent variable is:

• m = money

• p = number of pizzas delivered

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Ms. Begin 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