Question

5 label the axes of each graph with the independent and dependent quantities marcus throws a football straight up into the air. after the football reaches its maximum height of 20 feet, it descends back to the ground. football height

Explanation:

Step1: Identify independent variable

Time is what we can measure freely as the football moves, so it is the independent variable.

Step2: Identify dependent variable

The height of the football depends on the time elapsed since it was thrown, so it is the dependent variable.

Answer:

The $x$-axis (horizontal axis) should be labeled "Time". The $y$-axis (vertical axis) should be labeled "Football Height".