Dependent Variables Worksheet
Explore dependent variables in mathematical relationships with this Grade 7 algebra worksheet, including identification, graphing, and equation creation.
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Read each question carefully and follow the instructions to identify, analyze, and work with dependent variables.
1. In the equation y = 3x + 5, which variable is the dependent variable?
x
y
3
5
2. A variable whose value depends on the value of another variable is called a variable.
3. In a relationship where the number of hours worked (h) determines the amount of money earned (m), 'm' is the variable.
4. Describe in your own words what a dependent variable represents in a mathematical relationship.
5. The dependent variable is usually plotted on the x-axis of a graph.
True
False
6. For the equation y = x + 2, complete the table and then plot the points on the graph below.
x 0 1 2 3
y
7. Write an equation that shows the relationship between the number of cookies (c) baked and the number of batches (b), if each batch makes 12 cookies. Identify the dependent variable.