Height Above Canyon Floor Time (minutes)

Question

360 0
280 3
160 10
80 14
Which statement best interprets the rate of change of the linear model shown in the table?

The elevation of a hiker who is hiking up from a canyon floor changes at a rate of 20 feet per minute.

The elevation of a hiker who is hiking down to a canyon floor changes at a rate of 20 feet per minute.

The elevation of a hiker who is hiking down to a canyon floor changes at a rate of −20 feet per minute.

The elevation of a hiker who is hiking up from canyon floor changes at a rate of −20 feet per minute.

Answer 1

The elevation of a hiker who is hiking down to a canyon floor changes at a rate of −20 feet per minute.