Question

At noon, the temperature in Tempest, California was

78°F. By midnight, the temperature had fallen to
60°F. What was the change in temperature over the 12-hour period?

Answer 1

The change was 18 ° F

Explanation:

We know that:

At noon, the temperature in Tempest, California was 78°F

At midnight the temperature is: 60°F.

To find the temperature drop, subtract the temperature of noon with the temperature at midnight.

`Change= 78\°F - 60\°F = 18\°F`

The change was 18 ° F