Mathematics Grade 8 15 min

Identify independent and dependent variables

Identify independent and dependent variables

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1

You earn $15 for each hour you work. Identify the variables.

2

A plant's height depends on how much sunlight it gets. Identify the variables.

3

The total cost of movie tickets depends on how many you buy. Identify the variables.

Sample Practice Questions

Easy
A babysitter earns $12 per hour. What is the independent variable?
0.Hours
1.Earnings
2.The family
3.The time
Easy
The more you study for a test, the higher your score is. What is the dependent variable?
0.Study time
1.Test score
2.The subject
3.The teacher
Easy
The cost of apples is $2 per pound. The total cost is the...
0.Independent
1.Dependent
2.Constant
3.Variable

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