The Snake Eyes Roller Coaster climbs 125 feet from ground level then drops 60 feet before climbing another 135 feet. How far does the coaster need to drop or climb to be back at ground level?
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To be back at ground level, the coaster needs to drop an additional 125 feet to offset the initial climb of 125 feet. Therefore, the coaster needs to drop or climb a total of 125 feet.
The Snake Eyes Roller Coaster climbs 125 feet from ground level then drops 60 feet before climbing another 135 feet. How far does the coaster need to drop or climb to be back at ground level? (Hint: Draw a picture or use a number line.)(1 point)
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Drop 200 feet
Drop 50 feet
Climb 200 feet
Climb 50 feet
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Drop 200 feet
Drop 50 feet
Climb 200 feet
Climb 50 feet
125 - 60 + 135
125 - 60 + 135 = 200
Therefore, the coaster needs to climb 200 feet or drop 200 feet to be back at ground level.
Therefore, the coaster needs to climb 200 feet or drop 200 feet to be back at ground level.
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