Algebra-1

1. Understand the relationship:

The statement says that as the number of hours Ben practices the piano (h) changes, his performance level (p) also changes.

Ben can control the number of hours he spends practicing the piano.

2. Recall the definitions:

The independent variable is the variable that is manipulated or controlled. In this case, Ben can choose how many hours he will practice, so the number of hours of practice (h) is th...