Chapter 2.1, Problem 5AYU

If $f$ is a function defined by the equation $y=f\left(x\right)$, then $x$ is called the _________ variable, and $y$ is the _________ variable.

To determine

To fill: If $f$ is a function defined by the equation $y = f\left(x\right)$, then $x$ is called the _______ variable, and $y$ is the _______variable.

Answer to Problem 5AYU

independent, dependent

Explanation of Solution

If $f$ is a function defined by the equation $y = f\left(x\right)$, then $x$ is called the independent variable, and $y$ is the dependent variable.