Independent/Dependent

On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?

• 
  x-axis

• neither

• y-axis

• It changes

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?

• 
  x-axis

• neither

• y-axis

• It changes

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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

• Vertical

• Horizontal

• Origin

• Diagonal

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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

• Vertical

• Horizontal

• Origin

• Diagonal

Tags

CCSS.5.G.A.1

A _____________ variable depends on or is changed by another variable.

• Independent

• Dependent

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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

• A

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Jimmy earned $8 for every pizza he delivers.

m = money (dollars)

p = number of pizzas delivered

The dependent variable is:

• M

• P

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Ty earns $12 per hour. Which of the following equations best represents how much money, m, he earns on a shift of h hours?

• 
  m = 12h

• h = 12m

• m = 12 + h

• 
  h = 12 + m

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

The graph shows the distance traveled by Ms. Luce's family on a road trip. How many miles do they drive per hour?

• 1 mile

• 25 hours

• 25 miles

• 2 hours

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5