Copyright © Swun Math Grade 6 Unit 5 Lesson 15 P HW
Name: ____________________________
Date: ______________________________
Directions: Identify the independent and dependent variables. Use the equation to create a
table of values and graph the situation. Use any of the representations (equation, table, or
graph) to answer the question.
EXAMPLE: The school earns $4.75 for every box of chocolate sold during a
fundraiser. How much money does the school earn if 7 boxes of chocolate are
sold?
1. A red kangaroo can run 35 miles per hour.
How many miles can a red kangaroo run in 4 hours?
m
= $4.75 •
b
m
= $4.75 • 7
m
= $33.25
Equation:
Equation:
m
= $4.75 •
b
boxes (b)
Independent Variable
(x-axis)
money (m)
Dependent Variable
(y-axis)
0 $0
1 $4.75
7 $33.25
10 $47.50
Table:
The school will earn $33.25.
y
$47.50
$33.25
$23.75
$4.75
0
5 7 10
x
Boxes of Chocolate Sold
Money Earned
Funds Raised
Graph:
Equation:
____________
Independent Variable
(x-axis)
____________
Dependent Variable
(y-axis)
Copyright © Swun Math Grade 6 Unit 5 Lesson 15 P HW
2. Ronnie traveled at an average of 4 miles per hour.
How many miles did Ronnie travel after 6 hours?
Equation:
____________
Independent Variable
(x-axis)
____________
Dependent Variable
(y-axis)
Copyright © Swun Math Grade 6 Unit 5 Lesson 15 P HW
Name: ____________________________
Date: ______________________________
3. Bobby is selling raffle tickets for his school. Each raffle ticket sold earns $2
for the school.
How much money will Bobby earn for his school if he sells 75 raffle
tickets?
Equation:
____________
Independent Variable
(x-axis)
____________
Dependent Variable
(y-axis)
Copyright © Swun Math Grade 6 Unit 5 Lesson 15 P HW
4. Ally drove an average of 65 miles per hour on a trip from New York to
Michigan.
How many miles will Ally travel after 6 hours?
Equation:
____________
Independent Variable
(x-axis)
____________
Dependent Variable
(y-axis)