The graph shows the elevation of a deep-sea diver in relation to minutes passed. Using any two points on the graph, what is the rate of change in the diver’s elevation?
_feet per minute
To find the rate of change in the diver's elevation, we can calculate the slope of the line between two points on the graph.
Let's choose two points: (5 min, 100 feet) and (10 min, 200 feet)
The change in elevation is 200 feet - 100 feet = 100 feet
The change in time is 10 min - 5 min = 5 min
Therefore, the rate of change in the diver's elevation is:
100 feet / 5 min = 20 feet per minute
So, the rate of change in the diver's elevation is 20 feet per minute.