Question

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Identify the independent and dependent variables.

Larry is conducting an experiment to see how many inches of snowfall occurs in each city in the state.

A.
Independent: number of cities in the state Dependent: inches of snowfall

B.
Independent: cities in the state Dependent: inches of snowfall

C.
Independent: inches of snowfall Dependent: cities in the state

D.
Independent: number of states Dependent: inches of snowfall

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Im thinking B

Answer 3

The input is the \(\Large \color{red}{\text{cities in the state}}\)
the output is \(\Large \color{green}{\text{inches of snowfall}}\)

so for instance, if you input \(\Large \color{red}{\text{Denver, Colorado}}\) you'll get some snowfall total of say \(\Large \color{green}{\text{3 inches}}\) (just a made up figure)


This all means that the independent variable (input) is \(\Large \color{red}{\text{cities in the state}}\) and the dependent variable (output) is \(\Large \color{green}{\text{inches of snowfall}}\)


The dependent variable will change based on what the independent variable is. If you change to a different city, then the snowfall total will change

Answer 4

Okay! So I put B in?

Answer 5

yes you are correct

Answer 6

Thanks!

Answer 7

no problem