Dependent and Independent Variable Tables and Graphs

Which equation matches the table?

• y = x

• y = 5x

• y = x - 4

• y = x + 4

Samantha needs to raise money (r) for her girl scout troop by selling girl scout cookies (c). Which best describes the variables r and c?

• The variable, r, is the independent variable because it depends on the amount of cookies, c, she sells.

• The variable, c, is the independent variable because it depends on the amount of money raised, r.

• The variable r is the independent variable because it affects the amount of cookies, c, she sells.

• The variable, c, is the independent variable because it affects the amount of money raised, r.

Which equation matches the table?

• y = 3x + 9

• y = x + 9 

• y = x + 3

• y = 12x - 3

Write the equation.

• y = 4x + 3

• y = 4x -3

• y = 3x + 4

• y = 8x + 2

Which equation represents the relationship?

• a = b/5

• a = b*5

• b = a*5

• b = a + 8

Which statement is true?

• The total cost is the dependent quantity because it depends on the weight of the package.

• The weight of the package dependent quantity because it depends on the total cost.

• The total cost is the independent quantity because it is represented on the y-axis.

• The weight is the independent quantity because it is represented on the y-axis.

Which is correct?

• The Independent Variable is distance

• The Dependent Variable is distance

Name the INDEPENDENT variable from the table below.

• Words

• Minutes

Name the DEPENDENT variable from the table below.

• Minutes

• Bubbles

The Independent Quantities shown are:

• 3,4,5,6,7

• -15, -20, -25, -30, -35

• 1, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

• There are all dependent quantities