Dependent and Independent Variables

Will practices at a batting cage. The table shows the total cost based on the number of tokens purchased. Which of the following is the independent variable in this situation?

• number of tokens

• total cost

• $7.00

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Olivia earned $5 for every A she got on her report card.

y = money earned

x = A's on report card

The dependent variable is:

• y = money

• x = A on report card

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

In the table, the bubble machine can produce 12 giant bubbles in one minute. Bubbles is the ______________. (Hint: What is the input value and what is the output value?)

• independent variable

• dependent variable

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On a graph, which axis typically shows the independent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• neither

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On a graph, which axis typically shows the dependent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• neither

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

What is the pattern in the table above?

• multiplying the number of shots by 3

• adding 2 to the number of shots

• adding 1 to the number of shots

• dividing the number of shots by 3

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What is the algebraic equation for this table?

• y = x + 3

• y = 3x

• y = x ÷ 3

• y = x - 3

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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

• dependent

• independent

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

The input in a function is also known as what?

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Additive Relationship

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The output in a function is also known as the:

• independent variable

• magma or molten rock

• dependent variable

• function rule

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