Question

The temperature drooped 2F every hour for 6 hours. What was the total number of degrees the temperature changed in the 6 hours?

Answer 1

The total number of degrees the temperature changed in the 6 hours is 12°F.


Work:
The temperature dropped 2°F every hour for 6 hours.
1 hour = 2°F
6 hour = 6 x 2 = 12°F
Hence, The total number of degrees the temperature changed in the 6 hours is 12°F.

Answer 2

answer:36
x (x=initial temperature)
1st hour => x-6
2nd hour => (x-6)-6 => x-12
...
6th hour => x-[36]