SOLUTION: A roller coaster has a 430 foot drop. If you descend at a rate of 80 ft/sec, how long will it take you to reach the bottom? Part 2 You start at the top of the same roller coast

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Question 1098314: A roller coaster has a 430 foot drop. If you descend at a rate of 80 ft/sec, how long will it take you to reach the bottom?
Part 2
You start at the top of the same roller coaster. You descend 28 feet before ascending 58 feet. There is another 17 foot drop followed by a 28 foot climb. Then you ascend another 12 feet. What is your elevation?
Plz help and I found Part 1 already. I just need help with Part 2 so plz once again help!
Answer by richwmiller(17219) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
add the ascents(climbs) and subtract the descents(drops)