SOLUTION: what integer represents a descent of 20 feet a minute

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Question 390448: what integer represents a descent of 20 feet a minute
Found 2 solutions by Earlsdon, richard1234:
Answer by Earlsdon(6294) About Me  (Show Source):
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Think...ascent = up = positve.
Descent = down = negative, so...
A descent of 20 feet a minute would be represented by -20.

Answer by richard1234(7193) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Depends on the coordinate system you choose. In most cases, a downward vector would have a negative scalar quantity, i.e. you would use -20 ft/min.