Which of the following is the independent variable in the equation below? p(n)=2n+9
A. n
B. 9
C. p
D. 4
An independent variable is a variable that is manipulated or changed in the experiment. Based on the given equation, the variable n is the one changed to get the required output, p. Thus, n is the independent variable.
Therefore, the Correct Answer is A.
More Questions on TEAS 7 Math
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Q #1: Which of the following is the decimal form of 34.9%?
A. 3,490
B. 3.49
C. 0.349
D. 34.9
Answer Explanation
To convert a percentage to a decimal, divide the given percentage by 100. So, 34.9% becomes:
The decimal form of 34.9% is 0.349.
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Q #2: How many milliliters are there in 2.5 liters?
A. 25000
B. 25
C. 250
D. 2500
Answer Explanation
we use the relation 1 L=1000 mL to convert 0.5 L to mL as follows.
So, 2.5L is 2500 mL.
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Q #3: The length of a rectangular room is 9 feet greater than its width. Which of the following equations represents the area (A) of the room?
A. A=9x
B. A=2x+2(x+9)
C. A=x(x+9)
D. A=x+(x+9)
Answer Explanation
we are asked to find the area of the room from the given information.
The first step is to find equation relating the length of the room to its width. If we let the width of the room to be x. Then,
Width of the rectangle= x
Length of rectangle = (x+9)
Area of the rectangle, A= Length*width = (x+9)*x
A=x(x+9)
Therefore, the area of the rectangular room is x(x+9).
