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On a winter day, the temperature changes by -3 1/2 degrees Fahrenheit in 1 3/4 hour. What is the average change in the temperature in 1 hour? Please answer fast and explain how you got that answer. Don't put a link i will report you. Please explain!

User Nery Jr
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Answer:

-2 degrees per hour

Explanation:

Rate of change = -3 1/2 / 1 3/4

= -7/2 / 7/4

= -7/2 * 4/7

= -28/14

= - 2

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