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At 6:00 p.m. the temperature outside was 60°F. By

10:00 p.m. it had fallen to 40°F. What was the average rate of change of the temperature that evening?

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Answer:

-5°F in 1 hour

Explanation:

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At 6:00 p.m., the temperature outside was 60°F.

10:00 p.m. it had fallen to 40°F

What was the average rate of change of the temperature that evening?

The degree decreased by 20°F in 4 hours.

Rate of change = -20/4 = -5°F

So, the rate of change is -5°F

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