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Use the table to answer the question.

Height Above Canyon Floor Time (minutes)
360 0
280 3
160 10
80 14
Which statement best interprets the rate of change of the linear model shown in the table?

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

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 up from a canyon floor changes at a rate of 20 feet per minute.
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Answer 1

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 negative 20 feet per minute.