Homework Help: Algebra 2 Please Help

Posted by Robert on Monday, October 22, 2012 at 5:41pm.

21. A candle is 17 in. tall after burning for 3 hours. After 5 hours, it is 15 in. tall. Write a linear equation to model the relationship between height h of the candle and time t. Predict how tall the candle will be after burning 8 hours. (2 points)

Algebra 2 Please Help - Robert, Monday, October 22, 2012 at 5:45pm
Please show your work on how you got the answer please and thank you :)
Algebra 2 Please Help - Steve, Monday, October 22, 2012 at 6:14pm
in 2 hours it burned 2 inches.
It must have started at 20" tall.

h(t) = 20-t
h(8) = 12

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