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10 The temperature is 92°F. The temperature decreases for 5 hours. Each hour, the temperature decreases by 2°F. Then the temperature rises 14°F in one hour. What is the temperature after 6 hours? A 68°F B 82°F C 88°F D 96°F​

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Answer:

  • D. 96°F​

Explanation:

Initial temperature is 92.

Decrease for 5 hours:

  • 92 - 2*5 = 92 - 10 = 82

Final temperature after rise:

  • 82 + 14 = 96

Correct choice is D

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