Find a positive real number such that its square is equal to 14 times the number, increased by 240.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let's call the "positive real number" X.

Basically, the question is  a riddle asking for the "solution" to 14x+240=x²

Figure that out, and

The answer is 24.

the answer to the expression is 83

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: