Question

From a height of 3,000 feet, a falcon descends at a rate of 250 ft./sec. What is the rate of change in the falcon’s elevation, and what is the initial value? (1 point) Responses The rate of change is −250 ft./sec., and the initial value is 3,000 ft. The rate of change is negative 250 ft./sec., and the initial value is 3,000 ft. The rate of change is 3,000 ft./sec., and the initial value is 250 ft. The rate of change is 3,000 ft./sec., and the initial value is 250 ft. The rate of change is 250 ft./sec., and the initial value is 3,000 ft. The rate of change is 250 ft./sec., and the initial value is 3,000 ft. The rate of change is 3,000 ft./sec., and the initial value is −250 ft.

Answer 1

The correct response is: The rate of change is −250 ft./sec., and the initial value is 3,000 ft.

In this context:

• The rate of change indicates the speed and direction of the falcon's descent, which is downward (hence negative).
• The initial value represents the starting elevation of the falcon, which is 3,000 feet.