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At 4:00 AM, the temperature is – 12 °F. If the temperature drops 3 °F per hour, what will the temperature be at 6:00 AM?

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Answer:

it will be -6f at 6:00am

Explanation:

User Amy Obrian
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Answer:

-18°F

Explanation:

Starting temp = -12

Every hour temp drops by 3

Total elapsed hours = 2

3(2) = 6 total degrees dropped

-12 - 6 = -18 degrees F

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