Dependent vs Independent Variables Math Example 3

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Example 3

easy
In the equation d=60td = 60t (distance = speed × time), which is dependent?

Solution

  1. 1
    You choose the time tt: it is independent.
  2. 2
    Distance dd is calculated from tt: it is dependent.

Answer

dd is dependent; tt is independent.
The variable being calculated (output) is always the dependent variable.

About Dependent vs Independent Variables

The independent variable is chosen freely as input; the dependent variable's value is then determined by the function rule.

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More Dependent vs Independent Variables Examples

Example 1 easy

In [formula], which variable is independent and which is dependent?

Example 2 medium

A factory's cost is [formula] where [formula] is the number of units produced. Identify the variable

Example 4 medium

On a graph, which axis typically shows the independent variable?

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