Independent and Dependent Variables

The independent variable is:

• s = stickers earned

• p = papers completed

Ms. Shi is making a scrapbook. As she adds more photos, the scrapbook grows thicker.

p = the number of photos added
t = the thickness of the scrapbook

• t is the independent variable and p is the dependent variable

• p is the independent variable and t is the dependent variable

Which of the following equations match the table.

• x = 2y

• y = 2x

• y = x + 5

• x = y

Describe the relationship between the quantities with an equation.

• C + 2.50 = G

• G + 2.50 = C

• G x 2.25 = C

• C x 2.25 = G

Write the equation using the table:

__ x T = V

Identify the independent and dependent variables.

• independent variable: d dependent variable: s

• independent variable: s dependent variable: d

Choose the best term to complete the sentence.

• dependent variable

• independent variable

• linear equation

Write an equation for the relationship shown in the table. Then find the unknown value in the table.

• y = x-8; 68

• y = x+8; 68

• x = y-8; 68

• x = y-8; 68

Write an equation for the relationship shown in the table. Then find the unknown value in the table.

• y = 4x; 32

• y = x + 9; 36

• y = 4x; 36

• y = x + 9; 32

Write an equation that describes the pattern shown in the table.

• c = 20f

• c = 20 + f