Coordinate Plane, Independent and Dependent Variables

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

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

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Name the INDEPENDENT variable from the table below.

• words
• minutes

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

In the table, Bubbles is the ______________.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

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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. Which is the independent variable?

• students

• treats

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Sophie earned $5 for every A she got on her report card. Which is the dependent variable?

• money

• number of A's

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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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Independent means

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

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