Dependent and Independent Variable Tables and Graphs

On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?

• x-axis
• y-axis
• neither
• it changes

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?

• x-axis
• y-axis
• neither
• it changes

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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

• Vertical

• Diagonal

• Horizontal

• origin

Tags

CCSS.5.G.A.1

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

• dependent
• independent

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

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

• Vertical

• Diagonal

• Horizontal

• origin

Tags

CCSS.5.G.A.1

Name the INDEPENDENT variable from the table below.

• words
• minutes

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

In the table, Bubbles is the ______________.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

Sarah is bringing treats to her elementary school class on her birthday. The number of treats she brings in is based on the number of students in her class.

t = the number of treats

s = the number of students

Which of the variables is INDEPENDENT?

• s

• t

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Sophie earned $5 for every A she got on her report card.

m = money

A = A on report card

The dependent variable is:

• m = money

• A = A on report card

Tags

CCSS.6.EE.C.9

Which of the following is the label for the independent variable.

• Money Collected

• Raising Money

• Boxes Sold

• None of the above

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CCSS.8.EE.B.5