Variables represent unknowns. They are often letters (like x) but can also be other symbols like Greek numerics.
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I am not sure about the formula but if you subtract 8,884 from 10,712 you get 1,828. Then, if you divide that by 4 you get 457. 457 fph(feet per hour) should be the climbers vertical speed.
The answer is either a or c
Im going to say B.)
I hope I'm correct