Dependent and Independent Relationships

Which label best describes the dependent quantities shown in the table?

• Number of tickets (t)

• Cost (c)

Which label best describes the independent quantities shown in the table?

• Number of tickets (t)

• Cost (c)

The independent quantities shown are;

• 3,4,5,6,7

• -15, -20, -25, -30, -35

• 1,8,9,10,11,12

• There are no dependent quantities

The dependent quantities shown are;

• 3,4,5,6,7

• -15, -20, -25, -30, -35

• 1,8,9,10,11,12

• There are no dependent quantities

The table represents the relationship between the number of gallons of gas in a gas tank and the number of miles that can be driven. What is the independent variable?

• Gas in the tank

• Miles that can be driven

The graph shows the distance traveled by Ms. Luce's family on a road trip. They will travel 25 miles each hour. What is the independent variable?

• distance

• hours

• d=25t

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CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.EE.C.9

Match the following using the given graph of a two-variable equation.

• Velocity in m/s

• Independent Variable y

• Time in seconds

• Equation

• 5 seconds

• Velocity after 2 minutes

• y = 4x

• Dependent Variable x

• 8 m/s

• Time it takes to reach a velocity of 20 m/s

Brandon graphed the cost of his cell phone bill as he continued to use minutes. What is the independent variable for the given situation?

• minutes used per month

• cost in dollars

• cost per minute

• Brandon's cell phone

Brandon graphed the cost of his cell phone bill as he continued to use minutes. What is the independent variable for the given situation?

• minutes used per month

• cost in dollars

• cost per minute

• Brandon's cell phone

• the independent variable is distance
• the independent variable is d=25 t
• the dependent variable is time
• the dependent variable is distance