The variable $x$ varies directly as the square of $y$, and $y$ varies directly as the cube of $z$. If $x$ equals $-16$ when $z$ equals 2, what is the value of $x$ when $z$ equals $\frac{1}{2}$?

The variable in a relation who’s value depends on the value of the independent variable is called what?

Einstein office equipment has a rental plan for office machines. a fax machine that lists for $722.98 can be rented for 22% of the price annually. the state imposes a usage charge of 3.2%. if stephen hawking travel decides to rent the fax machine, what will its total monthly rental charge be?

Wholesome food company has been hired to design a healthy menu for the cafeteria at ridgemont high school. they want to conduct a survey to determine what percentage of ridgemont’s 15001500 students like broccoli. the survey will ask, “do you like broccoli? ”