NC.6.EE.9.a

Using variables to represent two quantities in a real-world or mathematical context that change in relationship to one another.

Example Problems
Kade is training for a race. He plans to run 5 kilometers each session.

He wrote this equation to find the total distance (x) he runs after how many sessions (m):


What is the dependent variable?
Nina sells homemade candles for 8 dollars each.

She wrote this equation to find her total earnings (
) after selling how many candles ():


What is the independent variable?
Elias has a box that currently weighs 12 kg.

He wrote this equation to find the total weight of the box (m) if he adds how many kilograms of books (x):


What is the
dependent variable?
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