Independent Dependent Variables Math

In the equation s = 8t , which of the following represents the independent variable?

• s

• 8

• t

• 8t

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Carey and Justin are raising money to purchase books for the library. The more money they raise, the more books they will be able to purchase for the library.

Which of the variables is dependent?

• amount of money raised

• number of books purchased after raising the money

A food service worker earns $12 per hour. If the wages earned depends on the number of hours worked, identify the dependent variable.

• wages earned

• number of hours

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Carey and Justin are raising money to purchase books for the library. The more money they raise, the more books they will be able to purchase for the library.

What is the independent variable?

• amount of money raised

• number of books purchases after raising the money

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

A food service worker earns $12 per hour. If the wages earned depends on the number of hours worked, identify the independent variable.

• wages earned

• number of hours

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Name the DEPENDENT variable from the table below.

• minutes

• bubbles

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

What is the algebraic equation for this table?

• y = 480x

• x = y/480

• x + 480 = y

• 480 - x = y

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

What is the DEPENDENT variable?

• total cost

• weight

• 0.3

• there isn't one

Angelina set up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the independent variable.

• Distance traveled by the ball

• Height of the ramp

• Mass of the ball

• Who set up the experiment (Ms. S, etc)

Sarah is bringing treats to her elementary school class on her birthday. The number of treats she brings in is based on the number of students in her class.
t = the number of treats
s = the number of students
Which of the variables is independent?

• s

• t

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9