Independent and Dependent Variables in Real World Math

Identify the independent variable:

The amount of money, m, earned if t raffle tickets are sold

• money, m

• tickets, t

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?

• x-axis
• y-axis
• neither
• it changes

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?

• x-axis
• y-axis
• neither
• it changes

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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

• Vertical

• Diagonal

• Horizontal

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Sarah is participating in a walkathon to raise money for local literacy programs. The amount of money Sarah will raise depends on the distance she walks.

m = the amount of money Sarah will raise

d = the distance Sarah walks

Which of the variables is dependent?

• m

• d

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

A food service worker earns $12 per hour. How much money, m, does the worker earn on a shift of h hours? Identify the dependent variable.

• money

• hours

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Where is point E located?

• ( 2, 0 )
• ( 2 , 2 )
• ( 0 , 2 )
• ( 0 , 0 )

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6B

What is at (1,2)?

• the moon
• the sun
• a blue planet
• a robot

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6C

Grace is bringing treats to her Algebra 1 class on her birthday. The number of treats she brings is based on the number of students in her class.

Which of the variables is independent?

• number of students

• number of treats

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9