Dependent and Independent Variables Tables and Graphs

Rolando’s backpack weighs 2.5 pounds when it is empty. The total weight in pounds, y, of Rolando’s backpack when it contains x pounds of books is represented by the equation y = x + 2.5. Which table best represents this situation?

• A

• B

• C

• D

The table shows the relationship between d, the amount of money Elena has at the beginning of the day, and b, the amount of money she has after buying lunch. Which equation represents the relationship in the table?

• b = d - 3.75

• d = 2b

• d = b +1.25

• b = d + 3.75

The graph shows the number of points y, a player earns in a video game based on the number of diamonds the player collects, x.

Which equation best represents the relationship between x and y?

• x = y + 75

• y = x + 75

• y = 75x

• x = 75y

The table below shows the relationship between x and y. What equation represents the same relationship?

• y = 4x

• y = x - 9

• y = ¹/4 x

• y = x + 9

Which statement is true about the set of numbers and its relationship to the graph?

• {1,2,3,4} represent the set of dependent quantities shown in the graph.

• {2,4,6,8} represent the set of independent quantities shown in the graph.

• {1,2,3,4,6,8} represent the set of independent quantities shown in the graph.

• {2,4,6,8} represent the set of dependent quantities shown in the graph.

In the equation y = 2x - 4, what is the dependent variable?

• 2x

• x

• -4

• y

What is the independent variable on the graph?

¿Cuál es la variable independiente en el gráfico?

• Time (minutes)

• Number of Sit-ups

What is the dependent variable in the equation y = 3x - 2?

• y

• x

• -2

• 3x

Which is the dependent variable?

• x

• y

• -1/2

• 4

What are the dependent quantities from the table?

• y=x

• y= -3x

• y=3x

• y=3x+9