Determine whether the rate of change is constant. If it​ is, find the rate of change and explain what it represents.


Airplane Descent
Time​ (min)

Elevation​ (ft)
0
60 comma 000
2
59 comma 600
7
58 comma 600
12
57 comma 600
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Part 1
Determine whether the rate of change is constant. Choose the correct answer below.
A.
​Yes, the rate of change is constant and it equals minus
StartFraction 100 ft Over 1 min EndFraction
.
B.
​No, the rate of change is not constant.   Subscript Superscript
C.
​Yes, the rate of change is constant and it equals StartFraction 100 ft Over 1 min EndFraction
.
D.
​Yes, the rate of change is constant and it equals minus
StartFraction 200 ft Over 1 min EndFraction
.

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B. No, the rate of change is not constant.