1. DEPENDENT & INDEPENDENT VARIABLES

2. Dependent Variable Dependent Variable: The dependent variable depends on the other variable for its outcome. It is represented as “y”. On a graph, it is shown on the y-axis. Independent Variable Independent Variable: The independent variable does not depend on the other variable for its outcome. It is represented as “x”. On a graph, it is shown on the x-axis.

3. Examples: 1) Paul can draw 6 portraits in 4 hours. dependent (y)= # of portraits independent (x)= # of hours 2) My car can drive 224 miles on 8 gallons of gas. dependent (y)= miles driven independent (x)= gallons of gas in car 3) It takes Mr. Scott 2 hours to bake 96 cookies. dependent (y)= # of cookies independent (x)= # of hours