Independent Dependent Line Graph

Name the INDEPENDENT variable from the table below.

• words

• minutes

In the table, Bubbles is the ______________.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

Which of the following equations match the table.

• x = 2y

• y = 2x

• y = x + 5

• x = y

Select the rule/equation that best represent the table.

• y = 2x + 3

• y = x + 6

• y = -3x + 4

• y = 3x

On a graph, which axis typically shows the independent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• neither

On a graph, which axis typically shows the dependent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• neither

What is the algebraic equation for this table?

• y = x + 3

• y = 3x

• y = x ÷ 3

• y = x - 3

Which equation matches the table?

• y = x + 5

• y = 5x

• y = x - 5

Will practices at a batting cage. The table shows the total cost based on the number of tokens purchased. Which of the following is the independent variable in this situation?

• number of tokens

• total cost

• $7.00

In the table, the bubble machine can produce 12 giant bubbles in one minute. Bubbles is the ______________. (Hint: What is the input value and what is the output value?)

• independent variable

• dependent variable