SOLUTION: A new candle is 8 inches tall and burns at a rate of 2 inches per hour. what is the equation that would model the height h after t hours?

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Question 202810: A new candle is 8 inches tall and burns at a rate of 2 inches per hour. what is the equation that would model the height h after t hours?
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A new candle is 8 inches tall and burns at a rate of 2 inches per hour. what is the equation that would model the height h after t hours?
H=-2t+8, with the boundary on t being [0,4]... unless you want you're candle to burn down your house after four hours? ;P
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