Identify the independent and dependent variables for the equation. $R = 7 x + 5$
A) the independent variable $X$
B) the dependent variable $R$
C) the independent variable $R$
D) the dependent variable $X$

Question

Identify the independent and dependent variables for the equation. $R = 7 x + 5$ 
A) the independent variable $X$ 
B) the dependent variable $R$ 
C) the independent variable $R$ 
D) the dependent variable $X$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In this equation, the value of R depends on the value of x, therefore x is the independent variable and R is the dependent variable. So the correct choices are A) the independent variable X and B) the dependent variable R.

Identify the Independent and Dependent Variables for the Equation R=7x+5R = 7 x + 5R=7x+5

Identify the Independent and Dependent Variables for the Equation $R = 7 x + 5$