Identify the independent and the dependent variable in each scenario. 1. The older John gets, the taller he is. Independent: Dependent: 2. The more gallons of milk I have, the more cups of milk I have. Independent: Dependent: 3. In the United States House of representatives, the number of Represent calculated based on its population. Independent: Dependent: 4. The number of seats in a movie theater determines how many tickets Independent: Dependent:

Identify the independent and the dependent variable in each scenario. 1. The older John gets, the taller he is. Independent: Dependent: 2. The more gallons of milk I have, the more cups of milk I have. Independent: Dependent: 3. In the United States House of representatives, the number of Represent calculated based on its population. Independent: Dependent: 4. The number of seats in a movie theater determines how many tickets Independent: Dependent:

Glencoe Algebra 1, Student Edition, 9780079039897, 0079039898, 2018

18th Edition

ISBN:9780079039897

Author:Carter

Publisher:Carter

Chapter4: Equations Of Linear Functions

Section: Chapter Questions

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