document.write( "Question 852803: What is the expression for: A candle that has been burning for 2 minutes is 8 inches long. That same candle is 7 and 1/4 inches long after burning for 3 minutes. Assume the candle will burn at this rate. \n" ); document.write( "

Algebra.Com's Answer #513685 by ewatrrr(24785) $\"\"$ $\"About$

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document.write( "(2, 8)
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document.write( "(3,7.25)  m = .75/-1 = -3/4/1 =  -3/4 in/min
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document.write( "Candle length prior to burning for 2min:   
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document.write( " y = (-3/4)t +  9.5\r
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