Question

Use the table to answer the question. Height Above Canyon Floor Time (minutes) 360 0 280 3 160 10 80 14 Which statement best interprets the rate of change of the linear model shown in the table? (1 point) Responses 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 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. The elevation of a hiker who is hiking up from canyon floor changes at a rate of negative 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.

Answer 1

The correct answer is "The elevation of a hiker who is hiking down to a canyon floor changes at a rate of negative 20 feet per minute."