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

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

Answer 1

The correct response is:

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

Explanation:

1. The rate of change in the falcon's elevation is negative because the falcon is descending (going down) at a rate of 250 ft/sec. Therefore, the rate of change is −250 ft/sec.

2. The initial value represents the falcon's starting height above the ground, which is 3,000 ft.