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Lesson Presentation. Learn to identify the independent and dependent variables in a real-world situation. Vocabulary. independent variable dependent variable.
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Learn toidentify the independent and dependent variables in a real-world situation.
Vocabulary independent variable dependent variable
The independent variable represents the input of a function. The dependent variable represents the output of a function. The value of the dependent variable depends on, or is a function of, the value of the independent variable
Additional Example 1 : Identifying Independent and Dependent variable Identify the independent and dependent variables in each situation. A. The cost of shipping a package is based on its weight. The cost of shipping depends on the weight. Dependent: cost Independent: weight
Continued:Example 1 B. For every minute that the faucet is on, the water level in the bathtub rises 2 inches. The water level depends on the number of minutes the faucet has been on. Dependent: water level Independent: number of minutes
Check It Out Example 1 Identify the independent and dependent variables in each situation. Library fines are based on the number of days a book has been overdue. The library fines depend on the number of days a book has been overdue. Dependent: library fines Independent: number of days