Dependent and Independent Variable Tables and Graphs

Rolando’s backpack weighs 2.5 pounds when it is empty. The total weight in pounds, y, of Rolando’s backpack when it contains x pounds of books is represented by the equation

y = x + 2.5. Which table best represents this situation?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.1

The table shows the relationship between d, the amount of money Elena has at the beginning of the day, and b, the amount of money she has after buying lunch. Which equation represents the relationship in the table?

• b = d - 3.75

• d = 2b

• d = b +1.25

• b = d + 3.75

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

The graph shows the number of points y, a player earns in a video game based on the number of diamonds the player collects, x.

Which equation best represents the relationship between x and y?

• x = y + 75

• y = x + 75

• y = 75x

• x = 75y

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5

The table below shows the relationship between x and y. What equation represents the same relationship?

• y = 4x

• y = x - 9

• y = ¹/4 x

• y = x + 9

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Which statement is true about the set of numbers and its relationship to the graph?

• {1,2,3,4} represent the set of dependent quantities shown in the graph.

• {2,4,6,8} represent the set of independent quantities shown in the graph.

• {1,2,3,4,6,8} represent the set of independent quantities shown in the graph.

• {2,4,6,8} represent the set of dependent quantities shown in the graph.

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CCSS.8.F.A.1

CCSS.HSF.IF.A.1

What is the independent variable on the graph?

¿Cuál es la variable independiente en el gráfico?

• Time (minutes)

• Number of Sit-ups

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

What is the independent variable on the graph?

• Number of Hours (h)

• Cost (c)

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

What are the dependent quantities represented in this table?

• 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16

• 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

• 2, 3, 4, 5

• 6, 9, 12, 15

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CCSS.5.OA.B.3

What algebraic equation shows the relationship between the independent and dependent variables?

• y = ax

• y = x + 12

• y = -3x

• y = 

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Which list shows the dependent quantities in the graph?

• 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35

• 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21

• 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7

• 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9