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Secondary I • 10mo.

Hello Alloprof, I have a test coming up, and a section of it is on variables. I get very confused when it comes to independent and dependent variable. Can I have a clear explanation and some tips maybe??

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    Team Alloprof • 10mo.

    Hello, RedPearl4637!

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    • An independent variable is a parameter in a problem that varies without being influenced by the other parameters of the problem. In general, the independent variable is denoted by the letter "x".
    • A dependent variable is a parameter in a problem that varies under the influence of the independent variable. In general, the dependent variable is denoted by the letter "y".

    The link between a dependent variable and an independent variable is called a relationship. The relationship can be illustrated in various ways. For example, in a Cartesian plane, the independent variable is associated with the x-axis while the dependent variable is associated with the y-axis.

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    A tip to identify each variable is to ask yourself ''which one depends on the other?'' For example, in a situation where the pay of an employee is based on the number of hours worked, the schedule, variable x, is independent, while the salary, variable y, is dependent on it.

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