Mathematics Grade 7 15 min

Identify independent and dependent variables

Identify independent and dependent variables

What you'll learn

  • Identify the independent and dependent variables in at least 8 out of 10 real-world scenarios presented in word problems.
  • Explain, in writing, the relationship between independent and dependent variables using their own words and providing at least two different examples.
  • Given a table of data, determine the independent and dependent variable and create a graph, accurately labeling the axes, to represent the relationship.
  • Construct a hypothetical experiment and clearly define both the independent and dependent variables being tested.

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The distance you bike depends on how long you ride.

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The total cost of concert tickets depends on how many you buy.

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Your grade on a quiz depends on how many hours you study.

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
The number of calories you burn depends on how many minutes you exercise. What is the dependent variable?
0.Calories
1.Minutes
2.Music
3.Shoes
Easy
The cost of a phone bill is based on the gigabytes of data used. What is the independent variable?
0.Bill cost
1.Data used
2.Phone model
3.Time of day
Easy
The more you practice piano, the more songs you can play. What is the dependent variable?
0.Songs known
1.Practice
2.Piano brand
3.Time

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You'll be able to: Identify the independent and dependent variables in at least 8 out of 10 real-world scenarios presented in word problems; Explain, in writing, the relationship between independent and dependent variables using their own words….

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