Dependent and Independent Variables

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What is the input in a function also known as?

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Independent Variable

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What is the pattern in a table that shows a relationship?

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It can be multiplying, adding, or dividing the input values.

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In a situation where total cost is based on the number of tokens purchased, what is the independent variable?

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Number of tokens

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A(n) _____________ variable depends on or is changed by another variable.

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Dependent

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In the equation y = 5x, what does y represent?

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The dependent variable (money earned).

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In the equation y = 5x, what does x represent?

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The independent variable (A's on report card).

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What is a dependent variable?

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A variable that depends on another variable.

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What is an independent variable?

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A variable that is manipulated to observe its effect on a dependent variable.

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If you increase the number of hours studied, what happens to the test score?

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The test score (dependent variable) may increase.

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What is the relationship between independent and dependent variables?

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The independent variable affects the dependent variable.