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The formula for the area of a square, where the side length is the independent variable and the area is the dependent variable, is a____(Linear or non-linear) function.because the points of the function____(Lie or do not lie) on a straight line.The formula for the perimeter of a square, where the side length is the independent variable and the perimeter is the dependent variable, is a___(Linear or non-linear) function.because the points of the function___(lie or do not lie) on a straight line.Please answer with just the answer. I need this quick. Thank you in advance.

Accepted Solution

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Explanation:The two main variables in an experiment are the independent and dependent variable. An independent variable is the variable that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test the effects on the dependent variable. A dependent variable is the variable being tested and measured in a scientific experiment.