Independent and Dependent Variables Tables to Graph

On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• neither

• it changes

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

• dependent

• independent

Name the INDEPENDENT variable from the table below.

• words

• minutes

In the table, Bubbles is the ______________.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

What are the dependent quantities from the table?

• y=x

• y= -3x

• y=3x

• y=3x+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.

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

The table shows a bicycle rider moving at a constant rate of speed. What is the dependent variable in this situation?

• rate

• time

• speed

• distance

Which is the dependent variable?

• x

• y

• -1/2

• 4

Click on the dependent quantities in this table,