Independent and Dependent

Variables
In an Algebraic situation,
equation, table, or graph, the
variables (usually x and y) can
be classified as either
__________
independent or _________.
dependent
 Independent Variable
The independent variable is always located on the
_________ of a graph.
x-axis
The independent variable STANDS ALONE.

The independent variable is what happens _______.

FIRST

(The dependent variable is plotted on the Y axis)

 The variable in a function
whose value is subject to
choice is the independent
variable. The independent
variable affects the value of
the dependent variable.
 Dependent Variable
The dependent variable is always located on the _________ of a
y-axis
graph.

“y”
It is usually the _______ in a table or equation.

The dependent variable DEPENDS on the

________________________.

independent variable
The dependent variable is what happens _______.

2nd
 The dependent variable is a
function whose value is
determined by the independent
variable. The dependent
variable is tested.
 Let’s Practice!
1. A student’s grade depends on how much she studies.
Time studying
Independent variable:__________
grade
Dependent variable:___________
2. The height of a plant and the amount you water it.
Amount watered
Independent variable: ___________
height
Dependent variable: _____________
3. The amount of money you make and the number of hours
you work.
Hours worked
Independent variable: _____________
Amount of money
Dependent variable:_____________
4. The number of sodas you buy and the total money spent.
Number of sodas
Independent variable:______________
Total money
Dependent variable:_______________
5. The number of houses you can paint depends on how much
time you have. Amount of time
Independent variable:______________
Number of houses
Dependent variable:_______________