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)

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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 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.
The rate of change is 3,000 ft./sec., and the initial value is negative 250 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.

This is because the falcon is descending, which indicates a decrease in elevation, hence the negative rate of change. The initial value of the falcon's elevation is 3,000 feet.