SOLUTION: In a recent 82-game season, Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic averaged 20.7 points per game. His approximate total points scored p is a function of the number of games played g. I

Question 1057789: In a recent 82-game season, Dwight Howard of the Orlando Magic averaged 20.7 points per game. His approximate total points scored p is a function of the number of games played g. Identify the independent and dependent variables.
Answer by josmiceli(19441) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
[ points/game ] x [ games played = [ total points ]
points

is the independent variable
is the dependent varaible

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