Question

Slope in Real-World Problems Quick Check1 of 51 of 5 ItemsQuestionUse the table to answer the question.Height Above Canyon FloorTime (minutes)36002803160108014Which statement best interprets the rate of change of the linear model shown in the table? (1 point)ResponsesThe elevation of a hiker who is hiking down to a canyon floor changes at a rate of 20 feet per minute.The elevation of a hiker who is hiking down to a canyon floor changes at a rate of 20 feet per minute.The elevation of a hiker who is hiking up from a canyon floor changes at a rate of 20 feet per minute.The elevation of a hiker who is hiking up from a canyon floor changes at a rate of 20 feet per minute.The elevation of a hiker who is hiking down to a canyon floor changes at a rate of −20 feet per minute.The elevation of a hiker who is hiking down to a canyon floor changes at a rate of negative 20 feet per minute.The elevation of a hiker who is hiking up from canyon floor changes at a rate of −20 feet per minute.

Answer 1

1. A - The elevation of a hiker who is hiking down to a floor changes at a rate of -20 feet per minute.
2. B - $25
3. D - The parking fee rises by $6 with each additional hour.
4. A - -40 gal./hr.
5. D - y2-y1 / x2-x1

Answer 2

The statement "The elevation of a hiker who is hiking down to a canyon floor changes at a rate of −20 feet per minute" best interprets the rate of change of the linear model shown in the table.