Independent and Dependent Variables

Front

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

Back

Horizontal

Front

In the context of a graph showing distance traveled, which variable is dependent?

Back

The dependent variable is distance.

Front

Which equation represents a direct relationship between x and y if y is twice the value of x?

Back

y = 2x

Front

Identify the INDEPENDENT variable in the following scenario: A study measures how the number of minutes studied affects test scores.

Back

Minutes

Front

On a graph, which axis represents the independent variable?

Back

x-axis

Front

What is an independent variable?

Back

An independent variable is the variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

Front

What is a dependent variable?

Back

A dependent variable is the variable that is measured and affected in an experiment.

Front

If you increase the amount of sunlight a plant receives, what type of variable is sunlight?

Back

Independent variable.

Front

If the height of a plant is measured after varying amounts of water are given, what is the dependent variable?

Back

Height of the plant.

Front

In the equation y = mx + b, what does 'm' represent?

Back

The slope of the line, which indicates the rate of change.