Independent and Dependent Quantities

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What is an independent quantity?

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An independent quantity is a variable that represents the input or cause in a relationship, which can be changed freely without depending on other variables.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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What is a dependent quantity?

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A dependent quantity is a variable that represents the output or effect in a relationship, which depends on the value of the independent quantity.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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In the equation y = 2x, what is the independent quantity?

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x is the independent quantity.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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In the equation y = 2x, what is the dependent quantity?

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y is the dependent quantity.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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If a car rental company charges $40 per day, what is the independent quantity?

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The number of days the car is rented.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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If a car rental company charges $40 per day, what is the dependent quantity?

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The total amount of money paid.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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What is a variable in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol, often a letter, that represents a number in mathematical expressions or equations.

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CCSS.6.EE.A.2B

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How does changing the independent quantity affect the dependent quantity?

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Changing the independent quantity directly affects the value of the dependent quantity.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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If Terrence types 80 words per minute, what is the independent quantity?

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The number of minutes he types.

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CCSS.HSF-LE.A.1B

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If Terrence types 80 words per minute, what is the dependent quantity?

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The total number of words he types.

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CCSS.6.EE.C.9