To find the rate of change in the diver's elevation, you need to use two points from the graph that indicate the diver's elevation at specific times. The rate of change can be calculated using the formula:
\[ \text{Rate of Change} = \frac{\text{Change in Elevation}}{\text{Change in Time}} \]
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Select Two Points: Identify two points on the graph. For example, let’s say Point A is (t1, e1) and Point B is (t2, e2), where t represents time (in minutes) and e represents elevation (in feet).
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Calculate Change in Elevation and Time:
- Change in Elevation = e2 - e1
- Change in Time = t2 - t1
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Plug into the Formula: Substitute your values into the formula to find the rate of change.
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Convert to Feet per Minute: Make sure your final answer reflects feet per minute.
Unfortunately, I can't view the image you mentioned, so you'll need to select the exact points from the graph and perform the calculation based on their coordinates. If you provide me the specific points, I can help you calculate the rate of change.
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