Question

The temperature at 6:00 am was -12 Fahrenheit. The temperature increased by 1/2 Fahrenheit each hour for 6 hours. What was the temperature, in degrees Fahrenheit,at noon?

Answer 1

Answer: -9°F

Explanation:

From the question, we are told that the temperature at 6:00 am was -12 Fahrenheit and that the temperature increased by 1/2 Fahrenheit each hour for 6 hours.

The temperature, in degrees Fahrenheit, at noon would be:

= -12°F + 1/2(6)

= -12°F + 3°F

= -9°F