Question

During a 12-hour period, the

temperature dropped 48º.
How many degrees did the
temperature drop each hour?

Answer 1

4 degrees every hour

Explanation:

Since it was 48 degrees over a total of 12 hours we can do:

48 / 12 = 4 degrees.

It may be presented as -4 degrees since it is dropping in tempature therefore making it negative.