How can i find the independent variable

Bernice paid $162 in interest on a loan of $1800 borrowed at 6%. how long did it take her to pay the loan off?

City l has a temperature of −3 °f. city m has a temperature of −7 °f. use the number line shown to answer the questions: number line from negative 8 to positive 8 in increments of 1 is shown. part a: write an inequality to compare the temperatures of the two cities. (3 points) part b: explain what the inequality means in relation to the positions of these numbers on the number line. (4 points) part c: use the number line to explain which city is warmer. (3 points)

The hockey team has been great! in 2008, they won 20% more games than in 2007 in 2009 they won 50% more games than in 2008 what was their overall percentage increase from 2007 through2008?