Independent and Dependent Variables

Front

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

Back

Horizontal

Front

On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?

Back

x-axis

Front

In the equation d=25t, what does 'd' represent?

Back

Distance traveled by Ms. Luce's family.

Front

In the equation d=25t, what does 't' represent?

Back

Time in hours.

Front

What is the dependent variable in the context of Ms. Luce's family road trip?

Back

Distance traveled.

Front

The graph shows the cost of mailing a package based on its weight. What is the independent variable?

Back

Weight of the package.

Front

The graph shows the cost of mailing a package based on its weight. What is the dependent variable?

Back

Total cost.

Front

What is a dependent variable?

Back

A variable that depends on another variable; it is the outcome being measured.

Front

What is an independent variable?

Back

A variable that is manipulated or changed in an experiment.

Front

In a graph, if the x-axis represents time and the y-axis represents distance, what is the independent variable?

Back

Time.