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:

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anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

^ click the link  to get the formula ^

anonymous · Answer

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

anonymous · Answer

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

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

you're correct, you just have to keep going

anonymous · Answer

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