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

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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) About Me  (Show Source):
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[ points/game ] x [ games played = [ total points ]
+20.7%2A82+=+1697.4+ points
+p+=+20.7g+
+g+ is the independent variable
+p+ is the dependent varaible