Question

How do you know the difference between independent and dependent variables?

Answer 1

Independent: Can control
Dependent: The result or cannot control

Answer 2

Sharing some examples may convey the basics.


Suppose y = m x. In this linear equation, y depends upon the value of x

We call y the dependent variable and x the independent variable.

Answer 3

Similarly, the quadratic function y = x^2 has x as independent and y as dependent.

Answer 4

Note, however, that there's nothing in these examples to stop us from solving my example equations for x and therefore making x dependent on y.