Mathematics Grade 7 15 min

Identify independent and dependent variables

Identify independent and dependent variables

What you'll learn

  • Identify the independent variable in 8 out of 10 real-world scenarios presented in word problems.
  • Distinguish between independent and dependent variables, providing a clear explanation with at least two examples, in a written paragraph.
  • Given a table of data, determine the dependent variable and justify the answer with evidence from the data in at least 3 out of 4 cases.
  • Create a graph representing a relationship between an independent and dependent variable, correctly labeling both axes in at least 2 out of 3 attempts.

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Sample Practice Questions

Easy
A baker makes more cookies the more flour she uses. What is the amount of flour?
0.Independent
1.Dependent
Easy
The longer you run, the more calories you burn. What is 'calories burned'?
0.Independent
1.Dependent
Easy
The more tickets you buy for a concert, the more you pay. What is the independent variable?
0.# of tickets
1.Total cost

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