Independent and Dependent Variables Graph

The graph shows the distance traveled by Ms. Luce's family on a road trip. They will travel 25 miles each hour. Which statement is true about the situation?

• the independent variable is distance

• the independent variable is d=25 t

• the dependent variable is time

• the dependent variable is distance

On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• neither

• it changes

On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• neither

• it changes

The graph shows the cost of mailing a package based on its weight.  Which statement is true about the situation?

• The dependent variable is total cost

• The dependent variable is weight

• The independent variable is total cost

• The independent variable is cost of a package

Select the correct independent and dependent parts of the graph .

(choose 2 answers)

• The independent variable is distance

• The independent variable is time

• The dependent variable is distance

• The dependent variable is time

Where do you graph the Dependent Variable?

• X axis

• Y axis

On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

What are the dependent quantities on this graph? (Hint: Look at y-axis.)

• 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

• 60, 120, 180, 240, 300, 360, 420, 480, 540

Where do you graph the Independent Variable?

• X axis

• Y axis

• a

• b

• c

• d