Question

A hot-air balloon has a 14-foot diameter that is being deflated at a rate of 0.25 feet per minute.


How many minutes, x, will it take before the balloon has shrunk to a diameter of 8 feet?



CLEAR CHECK

Write the equation that represents the situation.


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x =

Solve for the time taken for the balloon to shrink to a diameter of 8 feet.

It will take

minutes.

Answer 1

Answer:

24 min

Step-by-step explanation:

14-8 is 6 so you need to shrink it 6 feet until it has a daimiter of 8.

6 divided by .25 is 24 so you have your answer

14-.25x=8