Independent & Dependent Variables

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What is an independent variable?

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

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What is a dependent variable?

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A dependent variable is the variable that is measured and affected in an experiment, responding to changes in the independent variable.

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In the equation m = 8p, what does 'm' represent?

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'm' represents the money earned in dollars.

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In the equation m = 8p, what does 'p' represent?

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'p' represents the number of pizzas delivered.

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On a graph, which axis represents the independent variable?

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The x-axis represents the independent variable.

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On a graph, which axis represents the dependent variable?

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The y-axis represents the dependent variable.

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What is the relationship between independent and dependent variables?

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The independent variable is manipulated to observe how it affects the dependent variable.

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If the number of boxes sold increases, what happens to the money collected if the price per box is constant?

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The money collected increases as the number of boxes sold increases.

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What is the formula to calculate the cost of buying 'p' pizzas if each pizza costs $5.50?

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c = 5.50p, where 'c' is the total cost.

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What does the term 'variable' mean in mathematics?

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A variable is a symbol used to represent a number that can change.