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2y= 3 2 x−2 y = − 1 3 x + 1 y=− 3 1 x+1

What does independent variable and dependent variable mean in math?

Consider this expression and the steps to evaluate it. 4^5(−2)^9/4^8(−2)^3 1. apply the quotient of powers:      (−2)^a/4^b 2. evaluate powers:           c/d select the value of each variable. a = _ b = _ c = _ d = _