Dependent and Independent Relationships

In the table, Bubbles is the ______________.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

Tim got 3 pieces candy for every house he trick or treated at.

c = candy

h = house

In this scenario, candy is the _________________ variable.

• independent

• dependent

In order to earn extra spending money, Dalton babysits children after school. The greater the number of hours he babysits, the more money he earns. h = the number of hours Dalton babysits m = the amount of money Dalton earns Which of the variables is DEPENDENT?

• h

• m

Input is also known as what?

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Additive Relationship

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

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

• s

• 8

• t

• 8t

Which equation represents the relationship of the values in the table?

• y = x + 6

• y = 6 - x

• y = x + 3

• y = 3x

the equation is
2y = x the equation is
2x = y the equation is
x=y the equation is 1+x = y

• the equation is
  2y = x

• the equation is
  2x = y

• the equation is
  x=y

• the equation is 1+x = y

Write an equation from the graph (Hint: make a table first)

• x + 15 = y

• 15y = x

• 15x = y

Which statement is true about the graph?

• Christy's age depends upon Angela's age.

• Angela's age depends upon Christy's age.

• Christy's age is the dependent variable.

• Angela's age is the independent variable.