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A hot air balloon was at a height of 60 feet above the ground when it began to ascend. The balloon climbed at a rate of 15 feet per minute. Let t represent the time in minutes since the balloon began climbing. Write an algebraic equation for a sequence that can be used to find the height, h, of the balloon after t minutes.

a. Make a table that shows the heights of the hot air balloon after climbing for 1,2,3, and 4 minutes


B. Let t represent the time in minutes since the ballon began climbing. Write and algebraic equation for a sequence that can be used to find the height, h, of the balloon after t minutes

C. Use your equation from part b to find the height, in feet, of the hot air balloon after climbing for 8 minutes



PLEASE HELP!!!!!!!!! I NEED THIS QUESTION. Would be greatly appreciated for the answer. Thank you

A hot air balloon was at a height of 60 feet above the ground when it began to ascend-example-1

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Wow soo many points 50 I think the answer will be 15 minutes so the answer will be 60
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