Question

purchased two candles from Target. The first candle has a height of 10 inches and burns at a rate of 3 inches per hour. The second candle has a height of 8 inches and burns at a rate of 2 inches per hour. After how many hours will both candles be at the same height?

Answer 1

Answer:

In 2 hours

Step-by-step explanation:

10/3 8/2

10-6 = 4

6 from 3*2(aka the hours)

8-4 = 4 from 2*2(aka the hours)

you can also set this up like

10-3x=8-2x and solve for it

Answer 2

Answer: At the 2 hour mark.

Step-by-step explanation:

10-3=7. 7-3=4

8-2=6. 6-2=4