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multiplying and dividing real numbers
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across a horizontal distance of 25 feet, a roller coaster has a steep drop. the height of the roller coaster at the bottom of the drop is - 100 feet, compared to its height at the top of the drop. what is the average amount that the roller coasters height changes over each horizontal foot?

• 4 ft

\\(\frac{1}{4}\\) ft
4 ft
\\(-\frac{1}{4}\\) ft

Explanation:

Step1: Identify given values

Horizontal distance = 25 ft, height change = -100 ft

Step2: Calculate average change

Average change = $\frac{\text{height change}}{\text{horizontal distance}} = \frac{-100}{25}$

Step3: Compute the result

$\frac{-100}{25} = -4$

Answer:

-4 ft