Independent and Dependent Variable Creating Tables

A ​ ​ ​ (a)   variable changes in response to another variable.

• dependent

• independent

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

• dependent

• independent

The graph shows the distance traveled by Ms. Luce's family on a road trip. They will travel 25 miles each hour. Which statement is true about the situation?

• the independent variable is distance

• the independent variable is d=25 t

• the dependent variable is time

• the dependent variable is distance

The graph shows the cost of mailing a package based on its weight.  Which statement is true about the situation?

• The dependent variable is total cost

• The dependent variable is weight

• The independent variable is total cost

• The independent variable is cost of a package

Select the rule/equation that best represent the table.

• y = 2x + 3

• y = x + 6

• y = -3x + 4

• y = 3x

Which equation is represented in the table?

• c = 8.5h

• h = 8.5c

Which label best describes the dependent quantities shown in the table?

• Number of tickets (t)

• Cost (c)

Which equation is represented in the table?

• y = x + 6.50

• y = 6.50x

In the table, Bubbles is the ______________.

• independent variable

• dependent variable

In the table, the bubble machine can produce 12 giant bubbles in one minute. Bubbles is the ______________. (Hint: What is the input value and what is the output value?)

• independent variable

• dependent variable