In the following situation, state whether two variables are related in a way that might be described by a function. If so,
identify the independent and dependent variables.
-You are taking a road trip in a car and want to know how far you've traveled (read the odometer) at various times during your trip.
A)Independend variable, distance traveled; dependent variable, time
B)Independend variable, time; dependent variable, distance traveled
C)does not describe a function

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In this scenario, time is the independent variable because it is the input or the variable you control. The distance traveled is the dependent variable because it depends on the amount of time passed. As time increases, the distance traveled changes accordingly, which can be described by a function.

In the Following Situation, State Whether Two Variables Are Related