The hot air balloon descends 40 inches each 1/2 hour. What number represents the balloon's flight after 3 hours?

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The hot air balloon descends 40 inches each 1/2 hour.

What number represents the balloon's flight after 3 hours?

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1 hour = -80
3 hours = -240
The balloon will descend 240 inches in 3 hours

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-240 inches because 1/2 hour-40. 80 in one hour.

Nadia Hansen answered Dec 6, 2021

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