A candle is burning. It starts out 12 inches long. After 1 hour, it is 10 inches long. After 3 hours, it is 5.5 inches long.
1. When do you think the candle will burn out completely?
2. Is the height of the candle a function of time? If yes, is it a linear function? Explain your thinking,

Answer 1: Hour 5 Answer 2: no

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 1: We dont know for sure but it could be hour 5. After 1 hour its 10 inches and after 3 hours its 5.5. This means its dropping more and more every hour.

Answer 2: Its not a linear function since it is not dropping at a constant rate.

what?

step-by-step explanation:

answer: b.

step-by-step explanation:

the y coordinate for point b is 0, and answer b is the only one with that y coordinate.