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I need help with this problem and to see if I'm doing it right:

For the table, identify the independent and
dependent variables, Represent the relationship
using words, an equation and a graph.

# of cases of | # of bottles
bottled | of water, b
water, c |

1 | 24
2 | 48
5 | 120
10 | 240
20 | 480

So far I think:
Independent Variable is C ( # of cases of bottled water)

Dependent Variable is B ( # of bottles of water)

Because the number of bottles depends on the number of cases

And my thoughts for the equation are:

B = 24C

Thoughts?

7 answers

looks good
What should the graph look like?
independent is traditionally on x-axis

straight line through the origin
... no cases, no bottles

slope is 24 bottles per case
So do I plot the dots on all of those and then connect the line?
yes

usually, partial cases do exist
4. Graph the function rule. Use labels. Explain why the
graph is continuous or discrete.
The amount of money made by selling bikes depends
on the number n of bikes sold. So a = 150n.

So I need help with how to graph this and I know what discrete and continuous functions are but I don't know how I'd relate them to this equation
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