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The graph models the descent of a hot air balloon in feet per minute. What does the y-intercept tell you in this situation?
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It will take the balloon 600 minutes to descend.
O The balloon takes 0 minutes to descend 600 feet.
The balloon starts its descent at 600 feet.
O The balloon rises 600 feet.
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Answer 1

In the context of the graph modeling the descent of a hot air balloon, the y-intercept typically represents the starting point of the balloon's descent. Therefore, the correct interpretation of the y-intercept in this situation is:

**The balloon starts its descent at 600 feet.**