Algebra-1

1. Recall the definitions:

The independent variable is the variable that we can change or control. It is the "input" variable.

The dependent variable is the variable that depends on the independent variable. It is the "output" variable that changes as a result of a change in the independent variable.

2. Analyze the relationship:

In this case, the number of miles a car can travel (m) depends on the amount of gas (g) in the tank.

We can control the amount of gas we put in the tank (g). The number of miles the car travels (m) is a result of the amount of gas available.

The relationship can be thought of as a function where the output (miles traveled) is a function of the input (gallons of gas). For example, if we know the car's miles - per - gallon rating, we can calculate

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