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Relating Relationships Shown in Tables to Equations

Question 3 • FL-1205010-M/J Grade 6 Mathematics B -GF

The table shows the relationship “Mason rode 15 miles per hour on his bicycle.” Hours (h)Miles (m)115230345460575Which statements are correct? Check all that apply.

Answer
A
The variable m is the independent variable.
B
The number of miles increases as time increases.
C
The number of hours causes a change in the number of miles ridden.
D
The variable h is the independent variable.
E
The variable h is the dependent variable.
F
The farther Mason rides, the less time it takes.
G
The variable m is the dependent variable.

Explanation

Mason rides 15 miles each hour, so the relationship is m = 15h. As the number of hours increases, the miles ridden increase, and the hours are the input that determines the miles. Therefore, h is the independent variable and m is the dependent variable. The statement that riding farther takes less time is incorrect; at a steady speed, riding farther takes more time.

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