Question

A chemist recorded the change in temperature of a cooling liquid as −25.5°F−25.5°F over a 1.5 minute period. The temperature fell at a constant rate. What was the rate of change in temperature?

Answer 1

the answer is -17

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Rate of change in temperature = [change in temperature] / [time elapsed] =
= -25.5°F / 1.5 minute = 17°F / min