Finding the rate of change from a word problem - How do you solve word problems

The video tutorial explains how to find the average rate of change using a word problem about a climber's hike. It covers identifying independent and dependent variables, and calculating the rate of change by determining the change in altitude over time. The tutorial provides a clear example and step-by-step calculation, emphasizing the importance of understanding variable relationships.

How can you calculate the change in altitude over the change in time?

What does the rate of change represent in the context of the climber's hike?