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12 July, 08:49

The equation y - 160 = 40 (x - 1) represents the height in feet, y, of a hot-air balloon x minutes after the pilot started her stopwatch.

a. Is the hot-air balloon rising or descending? Justify your answer.

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  1. 12 July, 09:06
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    rising

    Step-by-step explanation:

    If x increases by 1 minute, then y increases by 40 feet. As time passes, the balloon gains altitude, so it is rising.
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