Dependent and Independent Variables with Graph

On a graph, which axis shows the independent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• neither

• it changes

On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

• neither

• it changes

What is wrong with this graph?

• The dependent variable is not labeled.

• The data that is graphed is incorrect and a different graph should have been used.

• The intervals on the x and y axis are written incorrectly.

• The color of the graph is not appropriate or professional

What is something on a graph that you have control over and isn't changed by any other variable?

• Independent variable

• Dependent variable

• Controlled variable

• Extraneous variable

Match the following using the given graph of a two-variable equation.

• Velocity in m/s

• Equation

• 5 seconds

• Time it takes to reach a velocity of 20 m/s

• Time in seconds

• Independent Variable y

• y = 4x

• Dependent Variable x

• 8 m/s

• Velocity after 2 minutes

On a graph, which axis shows the dependent variable?

• x-axis

• y-axis

What is the independent variable on the graph?

• Number of Hours (h)

• Cost (c)

What is the dependent variable on the graph?

• Number of Hours (h)

• Cost (c)

Which is the dependent variable?

• x

• y

• -1/2

• 4

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

• 2x

• x

• -4

• y