Question

A mountain climber is at an elevation of 10,354 feet. After 4 hours, he is at an elevation of 8,090 feet. Find the climber’s vertical speed using this formula:

Answer 1

^ click the link to get the formula ^

Answer 2

Hi! How far did you get by yourself, and where did you get stuck? :)

Answer 3

well I got 8,090-10,354/4 i think i doubt thats right

Answer 4

you're correct, you just have to keep going

Answer 5

Notice that the climber is moving downwards, so you should expect the answer to be negative because of the formula you've been given.