Addition
The equation A=25w represents the area A (in square feet) of a rectangular dance floor with a width of w feet. Identify the variables.
w - width (ind.)
A - Area (dep.)
Describe the difference between independent and dependent variables.
An independent variable can change freely. A dependent variable depends on the independent variable.
Tell whether the ordered pair is a solution to the equation. y=2x+1; (2,5)
yes
A bus averages 60 mph between two cities. Write an equation that represents the relationship between time (t) and distance (d). Then, tell how long it takes the bus to travel 240 miles.
d=60t
4 hours