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Mathematics
6th -
8thgrade
Independent and Dependent Variables
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- 1. Multiple ChoiceOn a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?x-axisy-axisneitherit changes
- 2. Multiple ChoiceOn a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?x-axisy-axisneitherit changes
- 3. Multiple Choice
Jimmy earned $8 for every pizza he delivers.
m = money (dollars)
p = number of pizzas delivered
The dependent variable is:
m = money
p = number of pizzas delivered
- 4. Multiple Choice
Emma gets one sticker for every paper she completes.
s = stickers earned
p = papers completed
The independent variable is:
s = stickers earned
p = papers completed
- 5. Multiple Choice
Ty earns $12 per hour. How much money, m, does he earn on a shift of h hours? Identify the dependent variable.
m: money
h: hours
- 6. Multiple Choice
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
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe graph shows the cost of mailing a package based on its weight. Which statement is true about the situation?The dependent variable is total costThe dependent variable is weightThe independent variable is total costThe independent variable is cost of a package
- 8. Multiple ChoiceName the INDEPENDENT variable from the table below.wordsminutes
- 9. Multiple Choice
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
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following equations match the table.
x = 2y
y = 2x
y = x + 5
x = y
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