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?
(1 point)
feet per minute
To determine the rate of change in the diver's elevation, we need to calculate the slope of the line connecting two points on the graph. The slope is equal to the change in elevation divided by the change in time.
Let's select two points on the graph:
Point A: (2 minutes, 15 feet)
Point B: (8 minutes, 45 feet)
The change in elevation is 45 - 15 = 30 feet.
The change in time is 8 - 2 = 6 minutes.
Therefore, the rate of change in the diver's elevation is 30/6 = 5 feet per minute.