Question

Identify the independent variable and the dependent variable.

The years, y, a tree grows and the rings, r, in the tree trunk
the number of
The independent variable is
The dependent variable is
the number of

Answer 1

independent is r and dependent is y

Explanation:

An independent variable is exactly what it sounds like. It is a variable that stands alone and isn't changed by the other variables you are trying to measure.

a tree grows a ring for each year, therefore, to determine a trees age, you need to count the rings. the rings "r" dictate the age or years "y"