Question

Between the hours of 10 P.M. and 6 A.M., the temperature decreases an average of a degree per hour. How long, in hours and minutes, will it take for the temperature to decrease by 5 °F ?

Algebraic equation:

solution:

Answer 1

5 hours

OR

300minutes

Explanation:

1 degree lost 1 hour

5 degrees lost (5×1) hours

5hours

1 hour=60 minutes

5hours= (5×60)

300minutes