Question

The equation y = 16 - 2x represents the amount y (in ounces) of trail mix remaining after you eat x servings.

a.) Identify the Independent and Dependent Variable




b.) How much of the trail mix remains after you eat 6 servings?

Answer 1

a) x is the independent and y in the dependent

b) y=4

Explanation:

b.) How much of the trail mix remains after you eat 6 servings?

Substitute 6 into the x variable.

y=16-2(6)

y=4