Independent and Dependent Variables

The time spent working causes the amount earned.

• True

• False

The time spent working is the independent quantity.

• True

• False

The dependent quantities are represented by these values: 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50.

• True

• False

The independent quantities are represented by these values: 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5.

• True

• False

In the equation y = 2x - 4, what is the dependent variable?

• 2x

• x

• -4

• y

The variable whose value determines the value of another variable.

• Unit Rate

• Dependent Variable

• Exponent

• Independent Variable

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

• Number of tickets (t)

• Cost (c)

What are some of the dependent variable values in the graph above?

• 0, 1, 2, 3, 4

• 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

What is the dependent variable in the table?

• the student's height

• the student's shoe size

• the student's name

• the total cost of the shoes

What is the dependent variable in the equation y = 3x - 2?

• y

• x

• -2

• 3x