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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?

(1 point)
Responses

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

Answer 2

Number of Months Cost ($)
1 74
2 99
3 124
4 149
The table below shows the cost for a gym membership at the local fitness center with an initial start-up fee charged in the first month. Find the slope, or monthly cost.

(1 point)
Responses

$37.25
$37.25

$25
$25

$74
$74

$49
$49
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Answer 3

$25