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.

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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(39621) About Me  (Show Source):
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simple linear equation application

Answer by ikleyn(52815) About Me  (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