Independent and Dependent Variables Tables and Graphs Math

What is the dependent variable in the statement?

• Dependent variable: p

• Dependent variable: c

What is the independent variable in the statement? The number of minutes spent talking on the phone, m, and the amount of a cell phone bill, a

• Independent variable: m

• Independent variable: a

What is the independent variable in the statement?

• Independent variable: d

• Independent variable: h

What is the dependent variable in the statement?

• Dependent variable: d

• Dependent variable: h

What is the independent variable in the statement? Surface area of walls in a room, a, and the amount of paint used, p

• Independent variable: a

• Independent variable: p

What is the dependent variable in the statement? Surface area of walls in a room, a, and the amount of paint used, p

• Dependent variable: a

• Dependent variable: p

What is the dependent variable in the statement? Wait time, w, and number of people in line to get on a ride, p

• Dependent variable: w

• Dependent variable: p

Sophie 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

Grace is bringing treats to her Algebra 1 class on her birthday. The number of treats she brings is based on the number of students in her class.

Which of the variables is independent?

• number of students

• number of treats

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

• dependent

• independent