Identify the independent and dependent variable in a table
Read the story and the table. Type the independent variable first, then the dependent variable, using each quantity's name without units.
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Each movie ticket costs $3. The total cost depends on how many tickets are bought.
Answer: Independent variable: tickets bought; Dependent variable: total cost
A bike travels 4 miles each hour. The distance depends on how long the bike rides.
Answer: Independent variable: time; Dependent variable: distance
Each bus seats 5 students. The number of students seated depends on the number of buses.
Answer: Independent variable: buses; Dependent variable: students seated
Tip: Read the story and the table. Type the independent variable first, then the dependent variable, using each quantity's name without units.
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