A candle is 18 in. tall after burning for 3 hours. After 5 hours, it is 16.5 in. tall. Write a linear equation to model
the relationship between height h of the candle and time t. Predict how tall the candle will be after burning 8
hours.
a. h(t) = -0.75t + 20.25; 14.25 inches
b. h(t) = 0.75t + 15.75; 9.75 inches
c. h(t) = -0.75t + 15.75; 9.75 inches
d. h(t) = 0.75t + 20.25; 14.25 inches
