Independent and Dependent Variables on a Graph

The graph shows the distance traveled by Ms. Luce's family on a road trip. They will travel 25 miles each hour. Which statement is true about the situation?

• the independent variable is distance

• the independent variable is d=25 t

• the dependent variable is time

• the dependent variable is distance

On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• neither

• it changes

On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• neither

• it changes

The graph shows the cost of mailing a package based on its weight.  Which statement is true about the situation?

• The dependent variable is total cost

• The dependent variable is weight

• The independent variable is total cost

• The independent variable is cost of a package

What variable is Nicky's Earnings ($) in the graph?

• Independent

• Dependent

What is the dependent variable on this graph?

• number of students

• club

What are the dependent values in the graph?

• 0, 1, 2, 3, 4

• 500, 450, 400, 350, 300

What is the dependent variable in the graph?

• the total cost of the tickets

• the cost of a ticket

• the number of tickets

• the total number of tickets

The time spent working is the independent quantity.

• True

• False

What is the independent variable on the graph?

• Number of Hours (h)

• Cost (c)