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Independent & Dependent Variables

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Dependent Variables

A dependent variable is a variable whose value relies on the values of one or more independent variables.

For example:

1. In p = 4q, p is the dependent variable, because its value depends on the value of q.

2. In z = 3x2 - 2y3, z is the dependent variable.
Example What is the dependent variable in the function y = 3 - x?

The value of y depends on the value of x therefore, y is the dependent variable.


Independent Variables

An independent variable is a variable in an equation, whose values compose the domain. An independent variable may have its value freely chosen regardless of the values of any other variable.

For example: In the equation indep_var_1 , the independent variable is x . The variable y is not independent, because it depends on the value chosen for x .
Example What is the independent variable in the function indp var 2 ?

The independent variable in the given equation is x.


Video Lesson

To learn more about dependent and independent variables, select the following link:

Identifying Independent and Dependent Variables

Guided Practice

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Guided Practice

Practice

Dependent and Independent Variables Worksheet
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Answers

Dependent and Independent Variables Answer Key
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Sources

Embracing Mathematics, Assessment & Technology in High Schools; A Michigan Mathematics & Science Partnership Grant Project

HighPoints Learning Inc, "Math Dictionary." http://www.icoachmath.com/SiteMap/Independent_variable.html (accessed July 29, 2010).

Holt, Rinehart & Winton, "Functions." http://my.hrw.com/math06_07/nsmedia/homework_help/alg1/alg1_ch04_03_homeworkhelp.html (accessed July 29, 2010)