A commercial jet liner hits an air pocket and drops 263 feet. After climbing 104 ​feet, it drops another 199 feet. What is its overall vertical​ change?

Answer 1

To find the overall vertical change, we need to calculate the total change in altitude.

The jet liner first drops 263 feet, then climbs 104 feet, and finally drops another 199 feet.

The overall vertical change is calculated as follows:

263 feet (initial drop) - 104 feet (climb) - 199 feet (second drop) = -136 feet

Therefore, the overall vertical change is -136 feet.