The graph models the descent of a hot air balloon in feet per minute. What does the x-intercept tell you in this situation?

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It will take the balloon 30 minutes to land after starting the descent.
It will take the balloon 30 minutes to land after starting the descent.

It will take the balloon 600 minutes to descend.
It will take the balloon 600 minutes to descend.

The balloon is descending at a rate of 30 feet per minute.
The balloon is descending at a rate of 30 feet per minute.

The balloon starts its descent at 600 feet.

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The x-intercept of a graph represents the point where the graph crosses the x-axis. In the context of your question regarding the hot air balloon's descent, the x-intercept indicates the time when the balloon has reached the ground level (0 feet).

Choosing the correct option based on this understanding, the appropriate response is:

It will take the balloon 30 minutes to land after starting the descent.

This means that the balloon will be on the ground after descending for 30 minutes.