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iMathAS - GRLContent R Rational Reasoning IMathAS Assessment R Rational Post this question to forum An 18-inch candle is lit and burns at a constant rate of 2.25 inches per hour. Make sure you have explored the applet in the previous question before answering the following questions. . Let r represent the remaining length of the candle (in inches). . Let t represent the number of hours that have elapsed since the candle was lit. f. How tall is the candle when it has been burning for the following number of hours: o When the candle has been burning for 2 hours it is inches tall. Preview o When the candle has been burning for 3.6 hours it is inches tall. Preview o When the candle has been burning for 4.9 hours it is inches tall. Preview g. Write a formula to express the remaining length of the candle r in terms of t the number of hours since the candle was lit. Preview h. Determine in the following statement is true or false: Select an answer @ The rate of change of - 2.25 inches per hour conveys that, for any change in the amount of time the candle has been burning, the change in the height of the candle is always - 2.25 times as large. i. Solve the equation 0 = - 2.25t + 18 and describe what the answer represents. The solution is t = Preview which means: The solution describes the height of the candle when the candles is 0 inches tall. The solution describes how long the candle has been burning when the candle is 0 inches tall. The solution describes the height of the candle when the candle has been burning for 8 hours. The solution describes how long the candle has been burning when the candle has been burnig for 8 hours. Submit Question 14. Points possible: 5 License Unlimited attempts. Message instructor about this question Post this question to forum