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Definition--Functions and Relations Concepts--Dependent Variable

Dependent Variable

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Topic

Functions and Relations

Definition

A dependent variable is a variable whose value depends on one or more other variables.

Description

The dependent variable is a key concept in mathematics and science because it represents the outcome or response that is measured in an experiment or study. It is often denoted as y in the function y = f(x), where x is the independent variable. In real-world applications, the dependent variable is used to model relationships between variables, such as the effect of temperature on plant growth. For example, in the equation y = 2x + 5, y is the dependent variable that depends on the value of x. Understanding the dependent variable is crucial for analyzing data and interpreting the results of experiments.

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Common Core Standards CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.F.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.F.B.5, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.IF.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.IF.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.IF.C.7, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.BF.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.BF.B.3, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.HSF.BF.B.4
Grade Range 6 - 9
Curriculum Nodes Algebra
    • Functions and Relations
        • Relations and Functions
Copyright Year 2013
Keywords definition, function, relations, glossary terms