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Digital SAT Math Practice Question #2159

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A candle is 14 inches tall when lit and burns down at a constant rate of 0.8 inches per hour. What is the height of the candle, in inches, after burning for 5 hours?
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Height function: $H(t) = 14 - 0.8t$. After 5 hours: $H(5) = 14 - 0.8(5) = 14 - 4 = 10$ inches....

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