Independent and Dependent on a Table and Graph

The graph shows the distance traveled by Ms. Luce's family on a road trip. They will travel 25 miles each hour. Which statement is true about the situation?

• the independent variable is distance

• the independent variable is d=25 t

• the dependent variable is time

• the dependent variable is distance

Is the picture showing an additive or a multiplicative relationship?

• Additive

• Multiplicative

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

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

• x-axis

• y-axis

• neither

What is the pattern in the table above?

• multiplying the number of shots by 3

• adding 2 to the number of shots

• adding 1 to the number of shots

• dividing the number of shots by 3

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

• dependent

• independent

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 dependent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• neither