Independent and Dependent Relationships

The independent quantities shown are;

• 3,4,5,6,7

• -15, -20, -25, -30, -35

• 1,8,9,10,11,12

• There are no dependent quantities

Which label best describes the independent quantities shown in the table?

• Number of tickets (t)

• Cost (c)

Which equation best describes the table?

• 5.75t = c

• c = 5.75t

• c=t

• t=c

The dependent quantities shown are;

• 3,4,5,6,7

• -15, -20, -25, -30, -35

• 1,8,9,10,11,12

• There are no dependent quantities

The table represents the relationship between the number of gallons of gas in a gas tank and the number of miles that can be driven. What is the independent variable?

• Gas in the tank

• Miles that can be driven

Brandon graphed the cost of his cell phone bill as he continued to use minutes. What is the independent variable for the given situation?

• minutes used per month

• cost in dollars

• cost per minute

• Brandon's cell phone

According to the graph, ​ (a)   is the independent variable and ​ (b)   is the dependent variable.

• mowing time

• total cost for mowing

The graph shows the distance traveled by Ms. Luce's family on a road trip. They will travel 25 miles each hour. What is the independent variable?

• distance

• hours

• d=25t

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The graph shows the number of points, y, a player earns in a balloon game based on the number of balloons the player pops, x. What are the independent quantities based on the graph?

• 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

• 2, 4, 6, 8, 10

• 0, 25, 50, 75, 100, 125

• 0, 20, 40, 60, 80, 100

Brandon graphed the cost of his cell phone bill as he continued to use minutes. What is the independent variable for the given situation?

• minutes used per month

• cost in dollars

• cost per minute

• Brandon's cell phone