Alg 1: Recognizing Independent and Dependent variables

Front

What is the independent variable in the experiment with zinnia plants placed in different lighting conditions?

Back

the amount of light

Front

What is the relationship between the weight (w) and value (v) of mushrooms harvested by Molly?

Back

w is the independent variable and v is the dependent variable

Front

What is the independent variable and what is the dependent variable when a florist sells roses for $4 each?

Back

Independent - Number of Roses; Dependent - Cost of Roses

Front

What is the independent variable and what is the dependent variable in the situation where a library charges $0.10 a day for an overdue book?

Back

Independent variable - Days overdue Dependent variable - Cost

Front

What is the independent variable in the scenario where Dilcia wants to know how drinking milk affects Monica's growth?

Back

drinking milk

Front

Identify the independent variable: The amount of money, m, earned if t raffle tickets are sold

Back

tickets, t

Front

Identify the independent variable: The number of shelves, s, in a bookcase and the number of books, b, the bookcase can hold.

Back

s

Front

On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?

Back

y-axis

Front

On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable? Options: x-axis, y-axis, neither, it changes

Back

x-axis

Front

The x-axis is the ___________________ number line in the coordinate plane.

Back

Horizontal