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At noon the temperature in Alaska is 10°F. If the temperature drops 3°F per hour, what will the temperature be at 8:00 PM?

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User Eofster
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Explanation:

the temperature drops 3°F per hour.

we start with 10°F.

so, how many hours is it dropping ?

noon = 12 pm (lunch time).

how many hours to 8 pm ?

well, 8 hours.

that means the temperature drops by 8×3 = 24°F.

therefore :

10 - 24 = -14°F

the temperature at 8pm will be -14°F.

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User Sujith Royal
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