SOLUTION: An incense stick is 7.2 inches tall and burns at a rate of 2.30 inches per hour. Write an equation that can be used to find the height after x hours.

Question 1166357: An incense stick is 7.2 inches tall and burns at a rate of 2.30 inches per hour. Write an equation that can be used to find the height after x hours.
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, ikleyn:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39627) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
simple linear equation application
Answer by ikleyn(52864) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
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The height after x hours h(x) = 7.2 - 2.30*x inches. ANSWER

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