Question

A Falcon dives for prey. Its elevation changes by an average of -20.5 meters every second. The dive lasts for 2.5 seconds. What is the change in the falcon's elevation? *

Answer 1

-51.25 meters

Explanation:

-20.5/1 second

2.5 * -20.5= difference in falcon's elevation

2.5 * -20.5= -51.25

Answer 2

-51.25

Explanation:

If the falcon goes down -20.5 meters every second and the trip lasts for 2.5 seconds, the equation would be -20.5 x 2.5 = x. To find x, you need to multiply -20.5 and 2.5 together. The answer to -20.5 x 2.5 ends up being -51.25.