Question

Solve.3. The low temperature was 35°F. This was 13°F lower than the daytimehigh temperature. Write an equation to determine whether the hightemperature was 48°F or 42°F.​

Answer 1

h -13° = 35°

Explanation:

Let h represent the high temperature. Then h-13° is the low temperature, which is 35°. So, an equation that can be used is ...

h -13° = 35°

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Adding 13° to both sides of the equation tells us the high temperature was 48°.