Independent and Dependent Variables

Front

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

Back

Horizontal

Front

On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?

Back

x-axis

Front

The dependent variable is the variable that ___________________ based on the independent variable.

Back

changes or responds

Front

In a graph, the y-axis represents the ___________________ variable.

Back

dependent variable

Front

The independent variable is the variable that ___________________ the dependent variable.

Back

affects or influences

Front

In the equation y = mx + b, y is the ___________________ variable.

Back

dependent variable

Front

In the equation y = mx + b, x is the ___________________ variable.

Back

independent variable

Front

The graph shows the cost of mailing a package based on its weight. What is the dependent variable?

Back

Total cost

Front

The graph shows the distance traveled by Ms. Luce's family on a road trip. What is the independent variable?

Back

Time

Front

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

Back

Vertical