Independent Variable Dependent Variable Math

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

On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• neither

• it changes

The change in the height of the plant depends on the amount of fertilizer added to the soil.

• True

• False

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

• independent; dependent

• dependent; independent

Input is also known as what?

• Independent Variable

• Dependent Variable

• Additive Relationship

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

• dependent

• independent

What is the equation for a multiplicative relationships.

• y = ax

• y = a +x

• neither letters aren't used in math.

In the equation m = 5 r + 4, which of the following represents the dependent variable?

• r

• 5

• m

• 4

Which of the following does NOT show an additive relationship?

• y= 2.5x + 3

• c= 5d + 2.5

• d = 1/3x + 4

• y= 1/2x

In this scenario, candy is the _________________ variable.

• independent

• dependent