Independent and Dependent Quantities

The graph shows a relationship between x-values and y-values.

Identify the dependent values of the graphed points:

• 15, 30, 45, 60, 75, 90

• 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12

• 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60

• 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

The graph shows a relationship between x-values and y-values. Identify the independent values of the graphed points:

• 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

• 2, 4, 6, 8, 10

• 10, 20, 30, 40, 50

• 20, 40, 60, 80, 100

The graph shows a relationship between x-values and y-values.

Identify the dependent values of the graphed points:

• 20, 40, 60, 80, 100

• 2, 4, 6, 8, 10

• 10, 20, 30, 40, 50

• 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

The time spent working is the independent quantity.

• True

• False

The independent quantities are represented by these values: 1, 2, 4, and 8.

• True

• False

The change in the height of the plant depends on the amount of fertilizer added to the soil.

• True

• False

The change in the height of the plant is the dependent quantity.

• True

• False

The time spent working causes the amount earned.

• True

• False

The dependent quantities are represented by these values: 10, 20, 30, 40, and 50.

• True

• False

The amount earned is the independent quantity.

• True

• False