Independent and Dependent Variables, Proportional Relationships

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

• origin

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CCSS.5.G.A.1

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

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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

Which of the following is the label for the independent variable.

• Money Collected

• Raising Money

• Boxes Sold

• None of the above

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

Which of the following equations match the table.

• x = 2y

• y = 2x

• y = x + 5

• x = y

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Based on the graph, what speed is the car traveling at?

• 50 mi/hr
• 60 mi/hr
• 120 mi/hr
• 360 mi/hr

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

What are the coordinates of point B?

• ( 4 , -3 )

• ( 4 , 3 )

• ( -3 , 4 )

• ( -3, -4 )

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6B

What are the coordinates of point D?

• ( 4 , 3 )

• ( -4 , -3 )

• ( -3 , -4 )

• ( -3, 4 )

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CCSS.6.NS.C.6B

The graph shows the number of words per minute that Paola types. Which statement about the relationship represented in the graph is true?

• The number of minutes is the dependent quantity.
• The number of words is the dependent quantity.
• The number of words is the independent quantity.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9