Question

Gina walked 0.8 miles before she started jogging at an average pace of 6 miles per hour. The equation d​ = 0.8​ + 6t can be used to relate the total​ distance, d, in miles to the​ time, t, that Gina spent jogging. What are the independent and dependent​ variables?

Answer 1

the independent variable is t (time) and the dependent variable is d (distance)

Explanation:

Time is called independent variable because time determines the distance and it stands alone, while distance is dependent variable because the length of distance is determined with the time, meaning when time (t) changes, the distance changes too.

for ex. if t=1, d= 0.8+6 (1) = 6.8

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Answer 2

• independent: t
• dependent: d

Explanation:

The way the equation is written, d is the dependent variable; t is the independent variable (on which d depends).