Dependent/Independent

Which equation matches the table?

• y = x + 5

• y = 5x

• y = x - 5

The dependent variable is:

• y = money

• x = A on report card

The input in a function is also known as what?

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Additive Relationship

In the table, Bubbles is the ______________.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

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

• dependent

• independent

Name the INDEPENDENT variable from the table below.

• words

• minutes

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

Changes in the _________ variable causes changes in the _________ variable.

• independent; dependent

• dependent; independent

In this scenario, candy is the _________________ variable.

• independent

• dependent

A food service worker earns $12 per hour. How much money, m, does the worker earn on a shift of h hours? Identify the dependent variable.

• money

• hours