Independent and Dependent Variables with Graphs and Tables

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

• Money Collected

• Raising Money

• Boxes Sold

• None of the above

On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• neither

• it changes

On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• neither

• it changes

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

• dependent

• independent

• A

• B

• C

• D

Which table represents the graph?

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

• 2x

• x

• -4

• y

What is the independent variable on the graph?

• Number of Hours (h)

• Cost (c)

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 on the graph?

• Number of Hours (h)

• Cost (c)