Abakery makes bread in batches. several loaves per batch are rejected for sales due to defects. your friend says that the total number of defective loaves is the independent variable. explain and correct the error

Amountain climber starts a climb at an elevation of 453 feet above sea level at his first rest stop he has climbed 162 feet and by his second rest stop he has climbed another 207 feet its getting late in the day so the climber starts his way down if the climber desends 285 feet how much does he need to ascend or descend to return to the original starting point