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OpenStudy (anonymous):

PLEASE HELP!!!:) A hiker descended 2.23 ft every hour for 3 h. What is the change in the hiker’s altitude? Use a positive or negative number to express the change in the hiker’s altitude.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@iGreen

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@texaschic101

OpenStudy (aum):

In 1 hour the hiker descends 2.23 feet. In 3 hours the hiker will descend how much?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@naxve

OpenStudy (anonymous):

6.69 @aum

OpenStudy (aum):

Correct. Since the hiker DESCENDS, the altitude decreases. So we can say the change in altitude is -6.69 feet. (minus sign in front).

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Thank you!!!:)

OpenStudy (anonymous):

A diver descends below the surface of the water at a rate of 9.3 m/min. What is the diver’s altitude relative to sea level after 3 min? @aum

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@Destinymasha

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@aum

OpenStudy (anonymous):

@iGreen

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