A.ST.1.b
Determine what variables could be used to explain a given contextual problem or situation or answer investigative questions.
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?
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?
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?
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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