Independent and Dependent Variables, Proportional Relationships

Match the following

• origin

• constant of proportionality

• k= y/x

• Equation for a non-proportional relationship

• y = kx

• Equation for a proportional relationship

• relationship that is constant

• Proportional Relationship

• y = mx + b

• proportional graphs have to go through

A variable whose value depends on the values of one or more independent variables is what?

• independent quantity

• dependent quantity

• equation

• rate of change

What type of relationship does this table represent?

• proportional relationship

• unit raite

• non-proportional relationship

• constant

Which type of relationship does this relationship represent?

• graphical

• non-proportional relationship

• linear

• proportional relationship

True or False:
The "Time" (hours) is a dependent variable. 

• False

• True

The "Distance from Home" (miles) is best described as:

• on the x-axis

• the dependent variable

• the independent variable

• both a & c

The dependent variable is which value?

• X

• Y

Which vocabulary word describes a variable in an equation that may have its value freely chosen regardless of the values of any other variable?

• independent quantity

• linear

• dependent quanity

• y=kx

Y = 12x represents what type of relationship?

• proportional relationship

• numerical relationship

• non-proportional relationship

• tabular relationship

Does this table show a proportional relationship?

• Yes, through (0, 0) and has R.O.C.

• No, does not go up in a real pattern