The area that lies between Z=-2.61 and Z=0 is

2.61

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the amount of space between the two points, subtract -2.61 from 0.

0 - (-2.61)       Distribute the negative

0 + 2.61          Add

2.61

part a

x     y

0     8

1     7.5

2     7

3     6.5

4     6

5     5.5  

for every hour i deducted .5 inches from the length of the candle

part b

it is a function because for every x value there is only one y value

part   c

for every x value there is only one y value

x       y

0       8

1       7.6

2       7.2

3       6.8

step-by-step explanation: