Answer:**Problem:** My cellphone isn't charging. When I plug it in, the charging indicator doesn't light up, and the battery percentage doesn't increase.**Independent Variable:** This is the factor that is manipulated or changed. In this case, there are several potential independent variables:* **The charging cable:** Is it damaged or faulty?* **The charging adapter (wall plug):** Is it malfunctioning or providing insufficient power?* **The phone's charging port:** Is it damaged, dirty, or obstructed?* **The power outlet:** Is the outlet working correctly?* **The phone's battery:** Is the battery itself damaged or depleted beyond repair?**Dependent Variable:** This is the factor that is measured or observed and is affected by the independent variable. In this case, the dependent variable is:* **Whether or not the phone charges:** This is directly affected by the condition of the charging cable, adapter, port, outlet, and battery.To troubleshoot, you would systematically test each potential independent variable (e.g., try a different cable, adapter, outlet) to see its effect on the dependent variable (whether the phone charges).