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.
Copyright © Swun Math Grade 6 Unit 5 Lesson 13 P HW
2. Ronnie traveled at an average of 4 miles per hour. Write an equation for
total miles he went,
w
, if he traveled for
h
hours.
Independent variable: __________________________________
Dependent variable: __________________________________
Equation: __________________________________
Explanation:
3. Bobby is selling raffle tickets for his school. Each raffle ticket sold earns $2
for the school. Write an equation for the total money raised,
r
, if Bobby sold
t
tickets.
Independent variable: __________________________________
Dependent variable: __________________________________
Equation: __________________________________
Explanation:
Copyright © Swun Math Grade 6 Unit 5 Lesson 13 P HW
Name: ____________________________
Date: ______________________________
4. Ally drove an average of 65 miles per hour on a trip from New York to
Michigan. Write an equation for the total miles Ally drove,
m
, if she drove
for
h
hours.
Independent variable: __________________________________
Dependent variable: __________________________________
Equation: __________________________________
Explanation:
5. Tri-tip is on sale for $3.50 per pound. Write an equation for the total cost,
c
,
if
p
pounds of tri-tip are purchased.
Independent variable: __________________________________
Dependent variable: __________________________________
Equation: __________________________________
Explanation:
Copyright © Swun Math Grade 6 Unit 5 Lesson 13 P HW
6. A hen lays an average of 5 eggs per week. Write an equation for the total
number of eggs laid,
e
, in
w
weeks.
Independent variable: __________________________________
Dependent variable: __________________________________
Equation: __________________________________
Explanation:
7. Alexa earns $1.75 per craft she sells. Write an equation for the total money
earned,
m
, if Alexa sells
c
crafts.
Independent variable: __________________________________
Dependent variable: __________________________________
Equation: __________________________________
Explanation: