SOLUTION: 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

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Hi,

(2, 8)

(3,7.25)  m = .75/-1 = -3/4/1 =  -3/4 in/min

Candle length prior to burning for 2min:   

  

 y = (-3/4)t +  9.5