Answer:
d.) simplify the expression inside the pipe symbols
The independent variable is the variable being manipulated or changed so that we can study the affects from changing this variable. The dependent variable is the variable studied or desired after the manipulation of the independent variable. The best answer is C since he wants to find out the amount in inches of rain in each month.
If you're asking if that statement is correct... then yes it is.
Example: The absolute value of -1 is 1. And the absolute value of 1 is -1.