6th Grade · Expressions & Equations
Dependent Variable
6.EE.C.9
Definition
The output variable whose value depends on the independent variable, often labeled y.
Examples
- In y = 8x, y depends on x.
- If x = 2, y = 16 — the output changes with the input.
Key rule
The dependent variable is the output.
Memory hook
Its value depends on what x is.