Question

For equation given below, name the dependent and independent variables.

$x=\frac{5y+3}{2}$

• A. $x$ independent, $y$ independent
• B. $y$ independent, $x$ dependent
• C. $y$ dependent, $x$ dependent
• D. $y$ dependent, $x$ independent

Answer 1

The correct option is B $y$ independent, $x$ dependent

In the equation, $x=\frac{5y+3}{2},$ the variable $y$ can take any value. With the different values of $y$, we get different values of $x$. Hence, $y$ is the independent variable and $x$ is the dependent variable.