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
To solve this problem, let's consider the changes in height of the Snake Eyes Roller Coaster as positive and negative values on a number line.
Starting at ground level, the first climb is 125 feet. So, we move 125 units up on the number line.
Next, the coaster drops 60 feet. Thus, we move 60 units down on the number line.
Now, we have climbed back up 135 feet. Therefore, we move 135 units up on the number line.
To determine how far the coaster needs to drop or climb to be back at ground level, we have to add up the changes in height:
125 - 60 + 135 = 200
Therefore, the coaster needs to climb or drop 200 feet to be back at ground level.
To determine how far the coaster needs to drop or climb to be back at ground level, we can break down the information provided into individual steps.
First, the roller coaster climbs 125 feet from ground level. This means it starts at 0 feet and goes up to 125 feet.
Then, it drops 60 feet. This brings the coaster's height down from 125 feet to 65 feet.
Finally, the coaster climbs another 135 feet. Starting from 65 feet, it reaches a height of 200 feet.
To find the distance the coaster needs to drop or climb to be back at ground level, we need to calculate the difference between its highest point (200 feet) and ground level (0 feet).
The difference can be calculated by subtracting the lowest point from the highest point:
200 feet - 0 feet = 200 feet.
Therefore, the coaster needs to drop or climb 200 feet to be back at ground level.