A balloon is at a height of 30 meters, and is rising at the constant rate of 5 m/sec. A bicyclist passes beneath it, traveling in a straight line at the constant speed of 10 m/sec. How fast is the distance between the bicyclist and the balloon increasing 2 seconds later?

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jim_thompson5910 · Answer

do you have a drawing set up, jv2015 ?

anonymous · Answer

No drawing set up :( I don't understand what the problem at all

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

ok let's get the drawing going

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

Start with the bike rider
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jim_thompson5910 · Answer

Right above the bike rider, draw the balloon

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jim_thompson5910 · Answer

that's 30 meters above the rider
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