1. Griffin wants to go hiking, but the weather is not cooperating. Right now, there are 2 inches of snow on the ground and snow is falling at a rate of 0.25 in/hr.

(a) Write the linear equation that represents the total amount of snow, y, after x number of hours.



(b) How much snow will be on the ground after 4 hours? You must use your equation above to solve, and you must show all of your work.




(c) If Griffin does not want to be hiking when there are 6 inches of snow on the ground, how long does he have to complete his hike? Do you think he will finish his hike in time? You must use your equation above to solve, and you must show all of your work.