Got it! In your scenario, you have the independent variable \( x \) plotted along the horizontal axis (often referred to as the x-axis) and the dependent variable \( y \) plotted along the vertical axis (or y-axis). This is a common setup in Cartesian coordinate systems used for plotting graphs and analyzing relationships between variables.
In this setup:
- The independent variable \( x \) is the one you manipulate or control in an experiment or analysis, and its values can be chosen freely.
- The dependent variable \( y \) is the outcome or response you measure, which depends on the values of \( x \).
This kind of representation is used in various fields, including mathematics, physics, economics, and statistics, to visualize relationships, trends, or patterns in data.
If you have specific data or a function relating \( x \) and \( y \), or if you have questions about graphing, interpreting the graph, or analyzing the relationship between the variables, feel free to share!
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