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Lucas is riding his rocket-powered big wheel. He rides at a constant speed. After riding for 5 hours, Lucashas travelled 46.5 miles. After 8 hours, he has travelled 74.4 miles.a. What is the dependent variable?b. What is the independent variable?c. What is Lucas' speed?d. If you were to graph Lucas' travel, what would the y-intercept be? Why?

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a. Distance travelled

Given that he rides at a constant speed and after riding for 5 hours, he had travelled 46.5 miles. Per review, the distance travelled is dependent on time hence distance or miles covered is the dependent variable

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