Independent and Dependent Variables

On a graph, the y-axis shows the dependent variable.

• True

• False

On a graph, the x-axis shows the independent variable.

• True

• False

Tags

CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.B.5

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

• dependent

• independent

Name the INDEPENDENT variable from the table.

• words

• minutes

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

In the table, Bubbles is the ______________.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Sarah is bringing treats to her elementary school class on her birthday. The number of treats she brings depends 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 = money

• A = A on report card

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

• Money Collected

• Boxes Sold

Tags

CCSS.HSF.LE.B.5

Independent means

• an amount that can stand on its own; does not depend on anything else

• an amount that depends on another amount

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