SOLUTION: A balloon is rising from the ground at 4 feet per second. Another balloon is at 756 feet and descending at 3 feet per second. In how many seconds will the be at the same altitude?

Question 210709: A balloon is rising from the ground at 4 feet per second. Another balloon is at 756 feet and descending at 3 feet per second. In how many seconds will the be at the same altitude?
Answer by Alan3354(69443) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
A balloon is rising from the ground at 4 feet per second. Another balloon is at 756 feet and descending at 3 feet per second. In how many seconds will the be at the same altitude?
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The balloons are closing at 7 ft/sec (4+3), so it will take 756/7 = 108 seconds.
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