Question

eric has a small atv that gets 20 mile per gallon of gasoline. the atv has a 4 gallon gas tank that is full. what is the independent variable in this situation? the independent variable (x) is miles per gallon of gas the independent variable (x) is gallons of gas in the tank over time. the independent variable (x) is miles traveled. the independent variable (x) is how much gas is in the tank at the beginning.

Explanation:

An independent variable is the variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test the effects on the dependent variable. In this situation, the number of miles traveled causes a change in the amount of gas in the tank. So, miles traveled is the independent variable.

Answer:

The independent variable (x) is miles traveled.