Kellen has a graph showing the number of pencils he has left each week as he goes through the month. The graph has the following points on it: (1,15) , (2,12) , (3,8) . Which of the following numbers identifies one of the independent quantities?(1 point)
Responses
A. 8
B. 3
C. 12
D. 15
The independent quantities in this case refer to the x-values on the graph. These are the values that represent the weeks.
Therefore, the correct answer is B. 3.