Independent & Dependent Variables — Explained for 6th Grade
From clear definitions and worked examples to practice problems and FAQs, find everything you need to know about independent and dependent variables.
Grades 1 – 5: Jim is 6 inches taller than Bill. If Bill is 4 feet 7 inches tall, how tall is Jim?
Grades 6 and up: Three equally priced pens cost $4.50 altogether. If the cost per pen is increased by $0.50, how much will 5 pens cost at the new rate?
Answers to Last Month’s Math Muscle Challenge:
Grades 1 – 5: 9 dogs and 7 owners
Grades 6 and up: 96


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