Independent & Dependent Variables

• y

• x

• =

• 12

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• 2

• =

• l

• w

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• p

• =

• 4

• s

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• c

• =

• p

• 9

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• R

• =

• 0.50

• m

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Suzanne is staring to babysit to earn extra money. She is charging $15 for each hour that she babysits. What represents the independent variable in this situation?

• The total amount charged for babysitting.

• The rate she is paid per hour.

• The number of hours she babysits.

• The number of children she babysits.

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In a daycare, the number of kids determines the number of teachers needed. There must be one teacher for every four kids. What is the dependent variable in this situation?

• The number of kids.

• The time the daycare opens.

• The age of the kids.

• The number of teachers.

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Steve wanted to see if the type of fertilizer made sunflowers grow larger. What is the independent variable 

• Type of fertilizer
• Size of sunflower
• type of sun flower

Steve wanted to see if the type of fertilizer made sunflowers grow larger. What is the dependent variable 

• Type of fertilizer
• Size of sunflower
• Type of sunflower

Molly investigated if the age of students caused them to be better drivers. What is the independent variable?

• Type of car
• Skill of driving
• Age of student

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