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1.3 Independent and Dependent Variables

1.3 Independent and Dependent Variables. The input of a function is the independent variable . The output of a function is the dependent variable. The value of the dependent variable depends on, or is a function of, the value of the independent variable. .

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1.3 Independent and Dependent Variables

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  1. 1.3 Independent and Dependent Variables

  2. The inputof a function is the independent variable. The output of a function is the dependent variable. The value of the dependent variable depends on, or is a function of, the value of the independent variable.

  3. Example 2A: Identifying Independent and Dependent Variables Identify the independent and dependent variables in the situation. A painter must measure a room before deciding how much paint to buy. The amount of paintdependson the measurement of a room. Dependent: amount of paint Independent: measurement of the room

  4. Example 2B: Identifying Independent and Dependent Variables Identify the independent and dependent variables in the situation. The height of a candle decrease d centimeters for every hour it burns. The height of a candledepends on the number of hours it burns. Dependent: height of candle Independent: time

  5. Example 2C: Identifying Independent and Dependent Variables Identify the independent and dependent variables in the situation. A veterinarian must weight an animal before determining the amount of medication. The amount of medicationdepends on the weight of an animal. Dependent: amount of medication Independent: weight of animal

  6. Helpful Hint There are several different ways to describe the variables of a function. Independent Variable Dependent Variable y-values x-values Domain Range Input Output x f(x)

  7. Check It Out! Example 2a Identify the independent and dependent variable in the situation. A company charges $10 per hour to rent a jackhammer. The cost to rent a jackhammerdependson the length of time it is rented. Dependent variable: cost Independent variable: time

  8. Check It Out! Example 2b Identify the independent and dependent variable in the situation. Camryn buys p pounds of apples at $0.99 per pound. The cost of applesdepends on the number of pounds bought. Dependent variable: cost Independent variable: pounds

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