Copyright © Swun Math Grade 6 Unit 5 Lesson 13 P HW
Name: ____________________________
Date: ______________________________
Directions: Identify the independent and dependent variables. Write the equation and
describe the relationship between the variables.
EXAMPLE: The school earns $4.75 for every box of chocolate sold during a
fundraiser. Write an equation for the money earned,
m
, if
b
boxes are sold.
Independent variable: __________________________________
Dependent variable: __________________________________
Equation: __________________________________
Explanation:
1. A red kangaroo can run 35 miles per hour. Write an equation for the total
miles traveled,
m
, if a red kangaroo runs for
h
hours.
Independent variable: __________________________________
Dependent variable: __________________________________
Equation: __________________________________
Explanation:
Number of boxes sold (
b
)
Money earned (
m
)
m
= $4.75 •
b
Money earned is the dependent variable because the amount of money
earned depends on the number of boxes sold.