Dependent Variable, Independent Variable

At a fancy dinner party, the number of forks set out by the hostess is based on how many courses will be served.

f = the number of forks set out by the hostess

c = the number of courses served during dinner

• f is the independent variable and c is the dependent variable

• c is the independent variable and f is the dependent variable

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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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CCSS.RI.5.3

CCSS.RI.6.3

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.3

CCSS.RI.7.5

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

• Money Collected

• Raising Money

• Boxes Sold

• None of the above

If I drink a lot of water then I will have to go to the bathroom.

What is the red part?

• independent variable

• dependent variable

Ms. Shi is making a scrapbook. As she adds more photos, the scrapbook grows thicker.

p = the number of photos added

t = the thickness of the scrapbook

• t is the independent variable and p is the dependent variable

• p is the independent variable and t is the dependent variable

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Select the correct independent and dependent parts of the graph .

(choose 2 answers)

• The dependent variable is total cost

• The dependent variable is weight

• The independent variable is total cost

• The independent variable is the weight of the package

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

What does the underlined portion represent?

The amount of food I eat at a restaurant vs the cost of the check

• Independent

• Dependent

On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis