Algebra-1

1. Analyze the relationship between the variables:

The problem states that the more seeds the farmer plants (variable ), the larger the harvest he expects.

 

This means that the harvest size  is determined by the number of seeds  that are planted.

 

2. Recall the definitions of independent and dependent variables:

The independent variable is the one that can be freely changed or controlled. Here, the farmer can choose how many seeds  to plant.

 

The dependent variable is the one that changes in response to the change in the independent variable. In this case, the harvest size

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