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Since the beginning of algebra, I have always been terrible at word problems. I don't know why. I have this word problem here and would love for someone to explain in large depth how to solve these word problems. Thanks.

A pen floating in the weightlessness of space is 30 inches above the floor of the space capsule and is rising at 1.5 inches per second. In how many seconds will it reach the 6-foot-tall ceiling?

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    Ted: I rolled back your question to the original one, as Dave invested a considerable amount of time in answering that question (and did so very nicely, I think). Feel free to ask the other question as a new question.2011-07-13

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