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.
Elementary
Mackenzie owns a chicken ranch. She has a total of 10 chickens. Each chicken lays 18 eggs a month. Mackenzie then takes all the eggs and puts a dozen in a carton. How many cartons can Mackenzie fill in a month?
Middle/High School
A moving truck rental service charges an initial cost of $250. The first 50 miles are free and after that its $20 per mile. If Mark paid $470, how many miles did he drive?
Answers to Last Month’s Math Muscle Challenge:
Elementary: 5 feet 1 inch tall
Middle/High School: $10


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