Independent & Dependent Variables
What letter represents the independent variable?
x
In the notation f(x), this letter is the name of the function.
f
He is the large, green, furry mascot for the Philadelphia Phillies known for his extendable tongue.
Phillie Phanatic
When multiplying or dividing, if both numbers have the same sign (both positive or both negative), the answer is always this.
positive
y
In the expression f(x), the x inside the parentheses represents this part of the function.
input
The Philadelphia 76ers got their name because this famous document was signed in Philly in 1776.
Declaration of Independence
When adding two integers with different signs, you are actually doing what?
subtracting the integers
You are paid $15 per hour at your job. Is your total paycheck the independent or dependent variable?
dependent
If f(x)=x+10, this is the value of f(5).
f(5)=15
What Eagles quarterback led the team to Super Bowl LVII?
Jalen Hurts
Subtracting a negative number like 5−(−2) is the same thing as doing this math operation.
addition
If you are looking at a math table, the independent variable is usually found in the first column, also known as this.
input
In function notation, f(x) replaces this variable.
y
In 2018, the Flyers introduced this chaotic, orange mascot who quickly became an internet legend.
Gritty
This is the result of 3*8
-24
A linear function is easy to spot because its graph is always one of these.
a straight line
Function D represents the relationship between time (t), in minutes, and distance run (m), in miles. Write this in function notation.
D(t)=m
Unlike the other major teams that play in South Philly, the Philadelphia Union (soccer) play in this nearby city.
Chester
If you are at −10 on a number line and you add 15, you will land on this positive number.
5