Dependent and Independent Variable in Algebra Lesson

True or False: Cost, money, and the amount are dependent variables.

• True

• False

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.1

Dale is taking a benchmark test. His final test score will depend on the number of questions correctly. Which of the variables is independent?

• s=scores

• q=questions

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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

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Carey and Justin are raising money to purchase books for their school's library. The more money they raise, the more books they will be able to purchase for the library.
m = the amount of money Carey and Justin raise
b = the number of books Carey and Justin will be able to purchase
Which of the variables is dependent?

• m
• b

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

In order to earn extra spending money, Dalton babysits children after school. The greater the number of hours he babysits, the more money he earns.
h = the number of hours Dalton babysits
m = the amount of money Dalton earns
Which of the variables is dependent?

• h
• m

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

y is a

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• number variable

• variable number

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

x is a

• number

• dependent variable

• variable

• independent variable

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

7h-2z=k which variable (s) are independent?

• k

• z

• h

• w

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

7h-2z=k which variable is dependent ?

• k

• w

• z

• h

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

9i-4k=z which variable is dependent ?

• z

• i

• k

• j

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9