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Maggie is monitoring the number of fish in a fish breeding center. The table below shows the number of fish with respect to the number of months elapsed.

\begin{tabular}{|c|c|c|c|c|c|}
\hline
Number of Months & 0 & 1 & 2 & 3 & 4 \\
\hline
Number of Fish & 1,024 & 1,280 & 1,600 & 2,000 & 2,500 \\
\hline
\end{tabular}

The independent variable in the relationship is the [tex]$\square$[/tex] and should be placed on the [tex]$\square$[/tex].

The dependent variable in the relationship is the [tex]$\square$[/tex] and should be placed on the [tex]$\square$[/tex].



Answer :

GinnyAnswer
Let's analyze the given scenario step-by-step:

1. Understanding Variables: In the context of this problem, Maggic is monitoring how the number of fish changes over time in months. Here we need to identify the independent and dependent variables.

2. Independent Variable:
- The independent variable is the one that is controlled or manipulated. In this case, the number of months is what you record or control as time passes, making it the independent variable.

3. Dependent Variable:
- The dependent variable is the outcome or response that is measured. Here, it is the number of fish, which changes as the months progress. Therefore, the number of fish is the dependent variable.

4. Graph Convention:
- By convention in graphing, the independent variable is plotted on the x-axis, and the dependent variable is plotted on the y-axis.

Given this analysis:
- The "Number of Months" is the independent variable and should be placed on the "x-axis".
- The "Number of Fish" is the dependent variable and should be placed on the "y-axis".

So, the complete selection would be:

- The independent variable in the relationship is the Number of Months and should be placed on the x-axis.
- The dependent variable in the relationship is the Number of Fish and should be placed on the y-axis.

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