In the Candle Burning context, time is the independent variable and height of the candle is the dependent.
Why does the height of the candle depend on time rather than time depending on the height of the candle?

Describe and classify the relationship that exists between the two variables, height and time by circling the following:

1. As time increases, the candle’s height [INCREASES or DECREASES]
2. The relationship is [RISING or FALLING] to the right
3. The relationship is [POSITIVE or NEGATIVE]
4. The relationship is [STRONG or WEAK]

1. Use the graph of the relationship to predict the height of the candle after being lit for 200 minutes. and plot your prediction on the graph.
2. An interpolation is a prediction made between given data points, while an extrapolation is a prediction made outside (before/after) given data points.
3. Would your prediction after 200 minutes be an interpolation or an extrapolation?

What does the point (76, 13) represent in this situation?
Explain.