from the 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

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

Answer 1

The rate of change in the falcon's elevation is -250 ft./sec (descending at a rate of 250 ft./sec) and the initial value is 3,000 ft.