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To find the rate of change in the bird's altitude, we need to calculate the change in altitude and divide it by the change in time.
1. **Initial altitude**: 10 meters
2. **Final altitude**: 3 meters
3. **Change in altitude**: \( 3 - 10 = -7 \) meters (the negative sign indicates a descent)
4. **Time taken**: 3 seconds
Now, the rate of change (quotient) can be calculated as follows:
\[
\text{Rate of change} = \frac{\text{Change in altitude}}{\text{Time}} = \frac{-7 \text{ meters}}{3 \text{ seconds}} \approx -2.33 \text{ meters/second}
\]
Thus, the quotient that best represents the rate of change in the bird’s altitude is **-2.33 meters/second**.
Remember to mention that the bird is descending while interpreting this result.