Question

In 2002, the temperature on the first day of summer was 86°F. This is 6°F less than it was on the first day ofsummer the previous year. What was the temperature on the first day of summer in 2001?

Answer 1

Given:

In 2002, the temperature on the first day of summer was 86°F.

This is 6°F less than it was on the first day of summer the 2001.

Let, the temperature on the first day of summer in 2001 is x°F.

The equation is,

`x-6=86^{}`

Solve the equation,

`\begin{gathered} x-6=86 \\ x=86+6 \\ x=92^(\circ)F \end{gathered}`

Answer: the temperature on the first day of summer in 2001 is 92°F.