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Alvin is running at a rate of 3 meters per second. The meters he runs, m, in s seconds is given by the equation m=3s. Identify the dependent and the independent variable. Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

The seconds are independent and the meters are dependent

Answer 2

The dependent variable is the rate (3 meters per second) and the independent variable is m (the amount of meters he runs). This is because the rate changes based on the amount of meters he runs.