Question

Joaquin recorded a temperature of 62*F this morning for science class.The temperature increased 61/2*F In the afternoon before decreasing 8.7*F in the evening. What was the temperature? Enter your answer in decimal form

Answer 1

After recording an initial temperature of 62°F, the temperature went up by 6.5°F and then down by 8.7°F, resulting in a final temperature of 59.8°F.

Step-by-step explanation:

Joaquin initially recorded a temperature of 62°F for his science class. The temperature then increased by 6.5°F in the afternoon, which would make the new temperature 62°F + 6.5°F = 68.5°F. However, in the evening the temperature decreased by 8.7°F, so we would then subtract 8.7°F from 68.5°F to find the evening temperature, resulting in 68.5°F - 8.7°F = 59.8°F.