Question

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

Answer 1

The y-intercept in the graph of the descent of a hot air balloon represents the starting point of the balloon’s descent in relation to height. In this context, the correct interpretation of the y-intercept is: **The balloon starts its descent at 600 feet.**