Question

Connor's temperature was 0.8 degrees Fahrenheit higher this morning than it had been last night. His temperature this morning was 101.1 degrees Fahrenheit. What was his temperature last night? Translate the situation into an equation, but do not simplify or solve. (Let x represent Connor's temperature last night

Answer 1

Answer: x + 0.8 = 101.1

Explanation:

Let x represent Connor's temperature last night. Connor's temperature was 0.8 degrees Fahrenheit higher this morning than it had been last night. This means that his temperature this morning will be

x + 0.8 degrees Fahrenheit

His temperature this morning was 101.1 degrees Fahrenheit. Therefore, the equation of the situation will be

x + 0.8 degrees Fahrenheit = 101.1 degrees Fahrenheit