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Transcribed Image Text:Elevation vs. Distance The following graph, obtained from GPS data, shows the elevation of a hiker as a function of
the distance d from the starting point of the trail.

Transcribed Image Text:EA
13,000
12,500+
12,000+
11,500+
11,000+
10,500+
10,000
9500+
9000
0
P (5, 12,357)
(4,11,946)
A (1,9954)
+
2
(2, 10,625)
B (3, 11,302)
4
(7,12,421)
Q (6, 12,237)
5
7
a. Find the slope of the secant line that passes through points A and B. Interpret your answer as an average rate
of change over the interval 1 < d≤ 3.
b. Repeat the procedure outlined in part (a) for the secant line that passes through points P and Q.
c. Notice that the elevation function is nearly constant over the segment of the trail from mile d = 4.5 to mile
d = 5. Give a plausible explanation for the horizontal line segment.
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