Question

In the following equation, which is the dependant variable? p=2l+2w

Answer 1

P is the dependent variable.

Explanation:

P's value depends on what 2l+2w is.

Answer 2

P is the dependent variable

Explanation:

`p=2l+2w`

Its a formula for the perimeter of rectangle.

P represents the perimeter and l is the length and w is the width

The perimeter of rectangle depends on the length and width of the rectangle.

'l' and 'w' are the independent variables

P is the dependent variable because P depends on the length and width.