Question

A mountain climber took 2 minutes to rappel down 60 feet. Which equation shows the correct calculation to show his movement per minute?
A.–60(–2) = 30
B.–60 ÷ –2 = –30
C.–60 ÷ 2 = –30
D.60(–2) = 30

Answer 1

Answer: C

Step-by-step explanation: going down would mean it's negative, so -60, and you're comparing the feet by the amount of minutes so dividing it by 2 which would be -30. so the answer would be c, -60/2=-30

Answer 2

Answer:

C. –60 ÷ 2 = –30 i just took the test and got it right