Question

Kim was walking down a rocky path. For 4 minutes, the elevation dropped at the same rate. Altogether it dropped 8 feet. What was the change in elevation each minute?

Answer 1

-2 ft/min

Explanation:

If Kim dropped for a total of 8 feet over the course of 4 minutes, then 8 feet/4 min equals 2 ft/min, but because they are dropping it should be negative.