Independent and Dependent Variables Graphs

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

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

• dependent
• independent

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

Independent means

• an amount that can stand on its own
• an amount that depends on another amount

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Which statement is true?

• the independent variable is distance
• the independent variable is d=25 t
• the dependent variable is time
• the dependent variable is distance

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Jimmy earned $8 for every pizza he delivers.

m = money (dollars)

p = number of pizzas delivered

The dependent variable is:

• m = money

• p = number of pizzas delivered

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Ty earns $12 per hour. Which of the following equations best represents how much money, y, he earns on a shift of x hours?

• y = 12x

• y = 12 + x

• x = 12y

• x = 12 + y

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

What is the INDEPENDENT variable?

• distance
• 25
• time
• there isn't one

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

What is the DEPENDENT variable?

• total cost
• weight
• 0.3
• there isn't one

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9