6.EE.9 - Independent vs. Dependent Variable

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    6.EE.9
    Use variables to represent two quantities in a real-world problem that change in relationship to one another; write an equation to express one quantity, thought of as the dependent variable, in terms of the other quantity, thought of as the independent variable. Analyze the relationship between the dependent and independent variables using graphs and tables, and relate these to the equation.


    "I Can Explain the Difference between and identify the Independent and Dependent Variable in a Real-World Situation."


     

    Independent Variable vs. Dependent Variable

    Independent Variable - a variable we choose. (Input)

    Dependent Variable - a variable whose value changes in response to another (independent) variable. (Output)