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)

Question

Responses

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 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.

Answer 1

The correct response is:

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

• The falcon is descending, so the rate of change of elevation is negative, hence -250 ft/sec.
• The initial elevation from which the falcon starts its descent is 3,000 feet.