1. Charlotte reads for 30 minutes each day. Let
t
represent the total number of minutes she
reads, and
d
represent the number of days. Determine the dependent and independent
variables, write an equation to represent this relationship, and then complete the table to
show Charlotte’s reading for 1 week.
Dependent variable: _____________________________________________________
Independent variable: ___________________________________________________
Equation: ___________________________________
2. Juan is shopping for school supplies. He bought a pencil case for $5.00, but now he needs
pencils to go inside it. Each box of pencils is $3.00. Let
t
represent the total cost, and
b
represent each box of pencils. Determine the dependent and independent variables,
write an equation to represent this relationship, and then complete the table to show the
total cost with 1 to 5 boxes of pencils.
Dependent variable: _____________________________________________________
Independent variable: ___________________________________________________
Equation: ___________________________________
Name: _________________________________________________
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Independent and Dependent Variables
Writing Equations and Creating Tables
Directions: Identify the dependent and independent variables for each scenario. Write an
equation to represent the relationship between variables. Finally, complete a table showing
the constant relationship.
d
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
30
30
d
or
t
Total Mins.
Read
Number of
Days
b
3
b
+ 5 or
t
Total Cost
Number of
Boxes of Pencils