Dependent Variables Worksheet
Explore and identify dependent variables in various mathematical contexts and real-world scenarios for Grade 10 Math.
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Dependent Variables
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Read each question carefully and identify the dependent variable. Show all your work where applicable.
1. In the equation y = 3x + 2, which variable is the dependent variable?
x
y
3
2
2. The amount of money earned (E) depends on the number of hours worked (H). Which is the dependent variable?
E
H
Both E and H
Neither E nor H
3. In a cause-and-effect relationship, the dependent variable is the .
4. If the cost of a taxi ride (C) is calculated by a base fare plus a charge per mile (m), then C is the variable.
5. Identify the dependent variable in the following scenario: The temperature of a cup of coffee decreases over time.
6. Write a short real-world scenario where the number of pizzas ordered is the independent variable and the total cost is the dependent variable.
7. The dependent variable is always plotted on the x-axis of a graph.
True
False
8. In the function f(x) = x^2, f(x) represents the independent variable.
True
False
9. Consider the equation y = -2x + 5. Identify the dependent and independent variables, then plot at least three points on the graph below.
Dependent Variable:
Independent Variable:
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