Independent Dependent Rule

In the table, the bubble machine can produce 12 giant bubbles in one minute. Bubbles is the ______________. (Hint: What is the input value and what is the output value?)

• independent variable

• dependent variable

On a graph, which axis typically shows the independent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• neither

What is the algebraic equation for this table?

• y = x + 3

• y = 3x

• y = x ÷ 3

• y = x - 3

A(n) _____________ variable depends on or is changed by another variable.

• dependent

• independent

The input in a function is also known as what?

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Additive Relationship

On a graph, which axis typically shows the dependent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• neither

The output in a function is also known as the:

• independent variable

• magma or molten rock

• dependent variable

• function rule

Which equation matches the table?

• y = x + 5

• y = 5x

• y = x - 5

Find the output if the function rule is -3x

Input = 5 Output = ?

• 15

• -15

• -8

• 2

Which equation matches the table?

• y = x + 5

• y = 5x

• y = x - 5

• x = y - 5