Common Core: 6th Grade Math : Understand Independent and Dependent Variables: CCSS.Math.Content.6.EE.C.9

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Example Question #1 : Understand Independent And Dependent Variables: Ccss.Math.Content.6.Ee.C.9

Select the table of values that represent the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle 7 m + 3 = n

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In the equation \displaystyle 7 m + 3 = n\displaystyle {m} is the independent variable and \displaystyle {m} is the dependent variable. This means, as we manipulate \displaystyle {m}\displaystyle {n} will change.

Because we are given tables in our answer choices, we can plug in the given value for \displaystyle {m} from the table and use our equation from the question to see if that equals the value given for \displaystyle {n} in the table.

Let's start by testing values from the following table:

\displaystyle {7(0)+3=4}

\displaystyle {0+3=4}

\displaystyle {3\neq 4}

Because this equation did not work out, this means that not all of the values from the table are representative of the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle {7 m + 3 = n} ; thus, this answer choice is not correct and can be eliminated.

Next, let's test values from the following table:

\displaystyle {7(2)+3=17}

\displaystyle {14+3=17}

\displaystyle {17=17}

These values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {7(7)+3=104}

\displaystyle {49+3=104}

\displaystyle {52\neq 104}

Because this equation did not work out, this means that not all of the values from the table are representative of the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle {7 m + 3 = n} ; thus, this answer choice is not correct and can be eliminated.

\displaystyle {7(4)+3=31}

\displaystyle {28+3=31}

\displaystyle {31=31}

These values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {7(14)+3=101}

\displaystyle {98+3=101}

\displaystyle {101=101}

Again, these values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {7(15)+3=119}

\displaystyle {105+3=119}

\displaystyle {108\neq 119}

Because this equation did not work out, this means that not all of the values from the table are representative of the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle {7 m + 3 = n} ; thus, this answer choice is not correct and can be eliminated.

Finally, let's test values from the following table:

\displaystyle {7(11)+3=80}

\displaystyle {77+3=80}

\displaystyle {80=80}

These values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {7(12)+3=87}

\displaystyle {84+3=87}

\displaystyle {87=87}

Again, these values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {7(16)+3=115}

\displaystyle {112+3=115}

\displaystyle {115=115}

Again, these values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {7(17)+3=122}

\displaystyle {119+3=122}

\displaystyle {122=122}

All of these values were correct for our equation; thus, this table is our correct answer.

Example Question #2 : Understand Independent And Dependent Variables: Ccss.Math.Content.6.Ee.C.9

Select the table of values that represent the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle - 13 m + 5 = n

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In the equation \displaystyle - 13 m + 5 = n\displaystyle {m} is the independent variable and \displaystyle {m} is the dependent variable. This means, as we manipulate \displaystyle {m}\displaystyle {n} will change.

Because we are given tables in our answer choices, we can plug in the given value for \displaystyle {m} from the table and use our equation from the question to see if that equals the value given for \displaystyle {n} in the table.

Let's start by testing values from the following table:

\displaystyle {-13(0)+5=6}

\displaystyle {0+5=6}

\displaystyle {5\neq 6}

Because this equation did not work out, this means that not all of the values from the table are representative of the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle {- 13 m + 5 = n} ; thus, this answer choice is not correct and can be eliminated.

Next, let's test values from the following table:

\displaystyle {-13(4)+5=-47}

\displaystyle {-52+5=-47}

\displaystyle {-47=-47}

These values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-13(9)+5=-224}

\displaystyle {-117+5=-224}

\displaystyle {-112\neq -224}

Because this equation did not work out, this means that not all of the values from the table are representative of the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle {- 13 m + 5 = n} ; thus, this answer choice is not correct and can be eliminated.

\displaystyle {-13(6)+5=-73}

\displaystyle {-78+5=-73}

\displaystyle {-73=-73}

These values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-13(10)+5=-125}

\displaystyle {-130+5=-125}

\displaystyle {-125=-125}

Again, these values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-13(17)+5=-205}

\displaystyle {-221+5=-205}

\displaystyle {-216\neq -205}

Because this equation did not work out, this means that not all of the values from the table are representative of the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle {- 13 m + 5 = n} ; thus, this answer choice is not correct and can be eliminated.

Finally, let's test values from the following table:

\displaystyle {-13(0)+5=5}

\displaystyle {0+5=5}

\displaystyle {5=5}

These values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-13(4)+5=-47}

\displaystyle {-52+5=-47}

\displaystyle {-47=-47}

Again, these values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-13(15)+5=-190}

\displaystyle {-195+5=-190}

\displaystyle {-190=-190}

Again, these values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-13(17)+5=-216}

\displaystyle {-221+5=-216}

\displaystyle {-216=-216}

All of these values were correct for our equation; thus, this table is our correct answer.

Example Question #3 : Understand Independent And Dependent Variables: Ccss.Math.Content.6.Ee.C.9

Select the table of values that represent the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle 11 m - 17 = n

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In the equation \displaystyle 11 m - 17 = n\displaystyle {m} is the independent variable and \displaystyle {m} is the dependent variable. This means, as we manipulate \displaystyle {m}\displaystyle {n} will change.

Because we are given tables in our answer choices, we can plug in the given value for \displaystyle {m} from the table and use our equation from the question to see if that equals the value given for \displaystyle {n} in the table.

Let's start by testing values from the following table:

\displaystyle {11(4)+-17=28}

\displaystyle {44+-17=28}

\displaystyle {27\neq 28}

Because this equation did not work out, this means that not all of the values from the table are representative of the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle {11 m - 17 = n} ; thus, this answer choice is not correct and can be eliminated.

Next, let's test values from the following table:

\displaystyle {11(6)-17=49}

\displaystyle {66-17=49}

\displaystyle {49=49}

These values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {11(7)-17=120}

\displaystyle {77-17=120}

\displaystyle {60\neq 120}

Because this equation did not work out, this means that not all of the values from the table are representative of the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle {11 m - 17 = n} ; thus, this answer choice is not correct and can be eliminated.

\displaystyle {11(1)-17=-6}

\displaystyle {11-17=-6}

\displaystyle {-6=-6}

These values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {11(4)-17=27}

\displaystyle {44-17=27}

\displaystyle {27=27}

Again, these values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {11(10)-17=104}

\displaystyle {110-17=104}

\displaystyle {93\neq 104}

Because this equation did not work out, this means that not all of the values from the table are representative of the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle {11 m - 17 = n} ; thus, this answer choice is not correct and can be eliminated.

Finally, let's test values from the following table:

\displaystyle {11(6)-17=49}

\displaystyle {66-17=49}

\displaystyle {49=49}

These values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {11(10)-17=93}

\displaystyle {110-17=93}

\displaystyle {93=93}

Again, these values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {11(16)-17=159}

\displaystyle {176-17=159}

\displaystyle {159=159}

Again, these values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {11(17)-17=170}

\displaystyle {187+-17=170}

\displaystyle {170=170}

All of these values were correct for our equation; thus, this table is our correct answer.

Example Question #1 : Understand Independent And Dependent Variables: Ccss.Math.Content.6.Ee.C.9

Select the table of values that represent the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle - 10 m - 7 = n

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In the equation \displaystyle - 10 m - 7 = n\displaystyle {m} is the independent variable and \displaystyle {m} is the dependent variable. This means, as we manipulate \displaystyle {m}\displaystyle {n} will change.

Because we are given tables in our answer choices, we can plug in the given value for \displaystyle {m} from the table and use our equation from the question to see if that equals the value given for \displaystyle {n} in the table.

Let's start by testing values from the following table:

\displaystyle {-10(0)+-7=-6}

\displaystyle {0+-7=-6}

\displaystyle {-7\neq -6}

Because this equation did not work out, this means that not all of the values from the table are representative of the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle {- 10 m - 7 = n} ; thus, this answer choice is not correct and can be eliminated.

Next, let's test values from the following table:

\displaystyle {-10(1)-7=-17}

\displaystyle {-10-7=-17}

\displaystyle {-17=-17}

These values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-10(11)-7=-234}

\displaystyle {-110-7=-234}

\displaystyle {-117\neq -234}

Because this equation did not work out, this means that not all of the values from the table are representative of the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle {- 10 m - 7 = n} ; thus, this answer choice is not correct and can be eliminated.

\displaystyle {-10(3)-7=-37}

\displaystyle {-30-7=-37}

\displaystyle {-37=-37}

These values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-10(4)-7=-47}

\displaystyle {-40-7=-47}

\displaystyle {-47=-47}

Again, these values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-10(15)-7=-146}

\displaystyle {-150-7=-146}

\displaystyle {-157\neq -146}

Because this equation did not work out, this means that not all of the values from the table are representative of the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle {- 10 m - 7 = n} ; thus, this answer choice is not correct and can be eliminated.

Finally, let's test values from the following table:

\displaystyle {-10(1)-7=-17}

\displaystyle {-10-7=-17}

\displaystyle {-17=-17}

These values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-10(8)-7=-87}

\displaystyle {-80-7=-87}

\displaystyle {-87=-87}

Again, these values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-10(17)-7=-177}

\displaystyle {-170-7=-177}

\displaystyle {-177=-177}

Again, these values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-10(18)-7=-187}

\displaystyle {-180+-7=-187}

\displaystyle {-187=-187}

All of these values were correct for our equation; thus, this table is our correct answer.

Example Question #5 : Understand Independent And Dependent Variables: Ccss.Math.Content.6.Ee.C.9

Select the table of values that represent the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle - 11 m + 10 = n

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In the equation \displaystyle - 11 m + 10 = n\displaystyle {m} is the independent variable and \displaystyle {m} is the dependent variable. This means, as we manipulate \displaystyle {m}\displaystyle {n} will change.

Because we are given tables in our answer choices, we can plug in the given value for \displaystyle {m} from the table and use our equation from the question to see if that equals the value given for \displaystyle {n} in the table.

Let's start by testing values from the following table:

\displaystyle {-11(5)+10=-44}

\displaystyle {-55+10=-44}

\displaystyle {-45\neq -44}

Because this equation did not work out, this means that not all of the values from the table are representative of the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle {- 11 m + 10 = n} ; thus, this answer choice is not correct and can be eliminated.

Next, let's test values from the following table:

\displaystyle {-11(8)+10=-78}

\displaystyle {-88+10=-78}

\displaystyle {-78=-78}

These values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-11(9)+10=-178}

\displaystyle {-99+10=-178}

\displaystyle {-89\neq -178}

Because this equation did not work out, this means that not all of the values from the table are representative of the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle {- 11 m + 10 = n} ; thus, this answer choice is not correct and can be eliminated.

\displaystyle {-11(8)+10=-78}

\displaystyle {-88+10=-78}

\displaystyle {-78=-78}

These values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-11(12)+10=-122}

\displaystyle {-132+10=-122}

\displaystyle {-122=-122}

Again, these values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-11(15)+10=-144}

\displaystyle {-165+10=-144}

\displaystyle {-155\neq -144}

Because this equation did not work out, this means that not all of the values from the table are representative of the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle {- 11 m + 10 = n} ; thus, this answer choice is not correct and can be eliminated.

Finally, let's test values from the following table:

\displaystyle {-11(2)+10=-12}

\displaystyle {-22+10=-12}

\displaystyle {-12=-12}

These values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-11(4)+10=-34}

\displaystyle {-44+10=-34}

\displaystyle {-34=-34}

Again, these values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-11(10)+10=-100}

\displaystyle {-110+10=-100}

\displaystyle {-100=-100}

Again, these values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-11(12)+10=-122}

\displaystyle {-132+10=-122}

\displaystyle {-122=-122}

All of these values were correct for our equation; thus, this table is our correct answer.

Example Question #6 : Understand Independent And Dependent Variables: Ccss.Math.Content.6.Ee.C.9

Select the table of values that represent the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle - 9 m - 11 = n

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In the equation \displaystyle - 9 m - 11 = n\displaystyle {m} is the independent variable and \displaystyle {m} is the dependent variable. This means, as we manipulate \displaystyle {m}\displaystyle {n} will change.

Because we are given tables in our answer choices, we can plug in the given value for \displaystyle {m} from the table and use our equation from the question to see if that equals the value given for \displaystyle {n} in the table.

Let's start by testing values from the following table:

\displaystyle {-9(3)+-11=-37}

\displaystyle {-27+-11=-37}

\displaystyle {-38\neq -37}

Because this equation did not work out, this means that not all of the values from the table are representative of the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle {- 9 m - 11 = n} ; thus, this answer choice is not correct and can be eliminated.

Next, let's test values from the following table:

\displaystyle {-9(6)-11=-65}

\displaystyle {-54-11=-65}

\displaystyle {-65=-65}

These values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-9(14)-11=-274}

\displaystyle {-126-11=-274}

\displaystyle {-137\neq -274}

Because this equation did not work out, this means that not all of the values from the table are representative of the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle {- 9 m - 11 = n} ; thus, this answer choice is not correct and can be eliminated.

\displaystyle {-9(9)-11=-92}

\displaystyle {-81-11=-92}

\displaystyle {-92=-92}

These values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-9(11)-11=-110}

\displaystyle {-99-11=-110}

\displaystyle {-110=-110}

Again, these values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-9(15)-11=-135}

\displaystyle {-135-11=-135}

\displaystyle {-146\neq -135}

Because this equation did not work out, this means that not all of the values from the table are representative of the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle {- 9 m - 11 = n} ; thus, this answer choice is not correct and can be eliminated.

Finally, let's test values from the following table:

\displaystyle {-9(9)-11=-92}

\displaystyle {-81-11=-92}

\displaystyle {-92=-92}

These values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-9(10)-11=-101}

\displaystyle {-90-11=-101}

\displaystyle {-101=-101}

Again, these values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-9(15)-11=-146}

\displaystyle {-135-11=-146}

\displaystyle {-146=-146}

Again, these values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-9(16)-11=-155}

\displaystyle {-144+-11=-155}

\displaystyle {-155=-155}

All of these values were correct for our equation; thus, this table is our correct answer.

Example Question #7 : Understand Independent And Dependent Variables: Ccss.Math.Content.6.Ee.C.9

Select the table of values that represent the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle - 13 m + 18 = n

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In the equation \displaystyle - 13 m + 18 = n\displaystyle {m} is the independent variable and \displaystyle {m} is the dependent variable. This means, as we manipulate \displaystyle {m}\displaystyle {n} will change.

Because we are given tables in our answer choices, we can plug in the given value for \displaystyle {m} from the table and use our equation from the question to see if that equals the value given for \displaystyle {n} in the table.

Let's start by testing values from the following table:

\displaystyle {-13(1)+18=6}

\displaystyle {-13+18=6}

\displaystyle {5\neq 6}

Because this equation did not work out, this means that not all of the values from the table are representative of the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle {- 13 m + 18 = n} ; thus, this answer choice is not correct and can be eliminated.

Next, let's test values from the following table:

\displaystyle {-13(0)+18=18}

\displaystyle {0+18=18}

\displaystyle {18=18}

These values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-13(4)+18=-68}

\displaystyle {-52+18=-68}

\displaystyle {-34\neq -68}

Because this equation did not work out, this means that not all of the values from the table are representative of the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle {- 13 m + 18 = n} ; thus, this answer choice is not correct and can be eliminated.

\displaystyle {-13(1)+18=5}

\displaystyle {-13+18=5}

\displaystyle {5=5}

These values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-13(4)+18=-34}

\displaystyle {-52+18=-34}

\displaystyle {-34=-34}

Again, these values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-13(6)+18=-49}

\displaystyle {-78+18=-49}

\displaystyle {-60\neq -49}

Because this equation did not work out, this means that not all of the values from the table are representative of the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle {- 13 m + 18 = n} ; thus, this answer choice is not correct and can be eliminated.

Finally, let's test values from the following table:

\displaystyle {-13(0)+18=18}

\displaystyle {0+18=18}

\displaystyle {18=18}

These values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-13(7)+18=-73}

\displaystyle {-91+18=-73}

\displaystyle {-73=-73}

Again, these values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-13(11)+18=-125}

\displaystyle {-143+18=-125}

\displaystyle {-125=-125}

Again, these values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-13(14)+18=-164}

\displaystyle {-182+18=-164}

\displaystyle {-164=-164}

All of these values were correct for our equation; thus, this table is our correct answer.

Example Question #8 : Understand Independent And Dependent Variables: Ccss.Math.Content.6.Ee.C.9

Select the table of values that represent the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle 18 m - 19 = n

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In the equation \displaystyle 18 m - 19 = n\displaystyle {m} is the independent variable and \displaystyle {m} is the dependent variable. This means, as we manipulate \displaystyle {m}\displaystyle {n} will change.

Because we are given tables in our answer choices, we can plug in the given value for \displaystyle {m} from the table and use our equation from the question to see if that equals the value given for \displaystyle {n} in the table.

Let's start by testing values from the following table:

\displaystyle {18(1)+-19=0}

\displaystyle {18+-19=0}

\displaystyle {-1\neq 0}

Because this equation did not work out, this means that not all of the values from the table are representative of the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle {18 m - 19 = n} ; thus, this answer choice is not correct and can be eliminated.

Next, let's test values from the following table:

\displaystyle {18(9)-19=143}

\displaystyle {162-19=143}

\displaystyle {143=143}

These values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {18(11)-19=358}

\displaystyle {198-19=358}

\displaystyle {179\neq 358}

Because this equation did not work out, this means that not all of the values from the table are representative of the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle {18 m - 19 = n} ; thus, this answer choice is not correct and can be eliminated.

\displaystyle {18(5)-19=71}

\displaystyle {90-19=71}

\displaystyle {71=71}

These values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {18(11)-19=179}

\displaystyle {198-19=179}

\displaystyle {179=179}

Again, these values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {18(16)-19=280}

\displaystyle {288-19=280}

\displaystyle {269\neq 280}

Because this equation did not work out, this means that not all of the values from the table are representative of the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle {18 m - 19 = n} ; thus, this answer choice is not correct and can be eliminated.

Finally, let's test values from the following table:

\displaystyle {18(2)-19=17}

\displaystyle {36-19=17}

\displaystyle {17=17}

These values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {18(9)-19=143}

\displaystyle {162-19=143}

\displaystyle {143=143}

Again, these values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {18(11)-19=179}

\displaystyle {198-19=179}

\displaystyle {179=179}

Again, these values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {18(15)-19=251}

\displaystyle {270+-19=251}

\displaystyle {251=251}

All of these values were correct for our equation; thus, this table is our correct answer.

Example Question #9 : Understand Independent And Dependent Variables: Ccss.Math.Content.6.Ee.C.9

Select the table of values that represent the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle - 19 m + 14 = n

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In the equation \displaystyle - 19 m + 14 = n\displaystyle {m} is the independent variable and \displaystyle {m} is the dependent variable. This means, as we manipulate \displaystyle {m}\displaystyle {n} will change.

Because we are given tables in our answer choices, we can plug in the given value for \displaystyle {m} from the table and use our equation from the question to see if that equals the value given for \displaystyle {n} in the table.

Let's start by testing values from the following table:

\displaystyle {-19(4)+14=-61}

\displaystyle {-76+14=-61}

\displaystyle {-62\neq -61}

Because this equation did not work out, this means that not all of the values from the table are representative of the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle {- 19 m + 14 = n} ; thus, this answer choice is not correct and can be eliminated.

Next, let's test values from the following table:

\displaystyle {-19(7)+14=-119}

\displaystyle {-133+14=-119}

\displaystyle {-119=-119}

These values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-19(13)+14=-466}

\displaystyle {-247+14=-466}

\displaystyle {-233\neq -466}

Because this equation did not work out, this means that not all of the values from the table are representative of the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle {- 19 m + 14 = n} ; thus, this answer choice is not correct and can be eliminated.

\displaystyle {-19(5)+14=-81}

\displaystyle {-95+14=-81}

\displaystyle {-81=-81}

These values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-19(14)+14=-252}

\displaystyle {-266+14=-252}

\displaystyle {-252=-252}

Again, these values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-19(15)+14=-260}

\displaystyle {-285+14=-260}

\displaystyle {-271\neq -260}

Because this equation did not work out, this means that not all of the values from the table are representative of the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle {- 19 m + 14 = n} ; thus, this answer choice is not correct and can be eliminated.

Finally, let's test values from the following table:

\displaystyle {-19(0)+14=14}

\displaystyle {0+14=14}

\displaystyle {14=14}

These values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-19(3)+14=-43}

\displaystyle {-57+14=-43}

\displaystyle {-43=-43}

Again, these values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-19(5)+14=-81}

\displaystyle {-95+14=-81}

\displaystyle {-81=-81}

Again, these values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-19(17)+14=-309}

\displaystyle {-323+14=-309}

\displaystyle {-309=-309}

All of these values were correct for our equation; thus, this table is our correct answer.

Example Question #10 : Understand Independent And Dependent Variables: Ccss.Math.Content.6.Ee.C.9

Select the table of values that represent the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle - 13 m - 3 = n

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

In the equation \displaystyle - 13 m - 3 = n\displaystyle {m} is the independent variable and \displaystyle {m} is the dependent variable. This means, as we manipulate \displaystyle {m}\displaystyle {n} will change.

Because we are given tables in our answer choices, we can plug in the given value for \displaystyle {m} from the table and use our equation from the question to see if that equals the value given for \displaystyle {n} in the table.

Let's start by testing values from the following table:

\displaystyle {-13(4)+-3=-54}

\displaystyle {-52+-3=-54}

\displaystyle {-55\neq -54}

Because this equation did not work out, this means that not all of the values from the table are representative of the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle {- 13 m - 3 = n} ; thus, this answer choice is not correct and can be eliminated.

Next, let's test values from the following table:

\displaystyle {-13(1)-3=-16}

\displaystyle {-13-3=-16}

\displaystyle {-16=-16}

These values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-13(10)-3=-266}

\displaystyle {-130-3=-266}

\displaystyle {-133\neq -266}

Because this equation did not work out, this means that not all of the values from the table are representative of the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle {- 13 m - 3 = n} ; thus, this answer choice is not correct and can be eliminated.

\displaystyle {-13(0)-3=-3}

\displaystyle {0-3=-3}

\displaystyle {-3=-3}

These values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-13(2)-3=-29}

\displaystyle {-26-3=-29}

\displaystyle {-29=-29}

Again, these values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-13(9)-3=-109}

\displaystyle {-117-3=-109}

\displaystyle {-120\neq -109}

Because this equation did not work out, this means that not all of the values from the table are representative of the relationship between \displaystyle {m} and \displaystyle {n} if \displaystyle {- 13 m - 3 = n} ; thus, this answer choice is not correct and can be eliminated.

Finally, let's test values from the following table:

\displaystyle {-13(2)-3=-29}

\displaystyle {-26-3=-29}

\displaystyle {-29=-29}

These values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-13(9)-3=-120}

\displaystyle {-117-3=-120}

\displaystyle {-120=-120}

Again, these values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-13(12)-3=-159}

\displaystyle {-156-3=-159}

\displaystyle {-159=-159}

Again, these values are correct for our equation, but to be safe we should plug each value into our equation until we find a value that is not correct, or that each value is correct.

\displaystyle {-13(15)-3=-198}

\displaystyle {-195+-3=-198}

\displaystyle {-198=-198}

All of these values were correct for our equation; thus, this table is our correct answer.

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