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temperature drops 2degreesF from 9 A.M. to 10 A.M. Write an expression that represents the change in temperature from 8 A.M. to 10 A.M. for each city. Simplify and interpret each sum.
Use pencil and paper. Which city has the greater change in​ temperature?
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Part 1
Which expression represents the change in temperature for City​ A?
A.
4plus7
B.
minus4plus7
C.
4plus​(minus​7)
Your answer is correct.D.
minus4plus​(minus​7)
Part 2
What is the change in temperature for City​ A?
For City​ A, the temperature change is
  
negative 3.
Part 3
Which expression represents the change in temperature for City​ B?
A.
minus6plus2
B.
6plus2
C.
6plus​(minus​2)
D.
minus6plus​(minus​2)

Answers

Answered by GPT-4o mini
To analyze the temperature changes for City A and City B, let's first establish what the expressions represent for these cities based on your initial information that there is a drop of 2 degrees Fahrenheit from 9 A.M. to 10 A.M.

### Part 1: City A

From the options provided, we need to represent the change in temperature for City A.

Let's assume:
- The temperature at 8 A.M. is 4°F.
- The temperature at 9 A.M. is -7°F.
- The temperature decreases by 2°F from 9 A.M. to 10 A.M.

Now we can summarize the changes:
- From 8 A.M. to 9 A.M.: \( 4°F \) to \(-7°F\):
\[
-7 - 4 = -11° \text{ (a drop of 11 degrees)}
\]
- From 9 A.M. to 10 A.M.:
\[
-7 - 2 = -9°
\]
- Total change from 8 A.M. to 10 A.M. is:
\[
-11 - 2 = -13°
\]

So, the expression to represent the total change in temperature from 8 A.M. to 10 A.M. for City A would be:
\[
4 + (-7) + (-2)
\]
Matching it with the options:
- A. \(4 + 7\)
- B. \(-4 + 7\)
- C. \(4 + (-7)\) (This is correct!)
- D. \(-4 + (-7)\)

**Answer for City A:** C. \(4 + (-7)\)

### Part 2: Change in Temperature for City A

As calculated, the total change in temperature from 8 A.M. to 10 A.M. for City A is -13°F.

**Answer for City A:** The change in temperature is \(-13°F\).

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### Part 3: City B

Now let's assume:
- The temperature at 8 A.M. is 6°F.
- The temperature at 9 A.M. is 2°F.
- The temperature from 9 A.M. to 10 A.M. drops by 2°F.

Now we can summarize the changes:
1. From 8 A.M. to 9 A.M.: \(6°F \) to \(2°F\):
\[
2 - 6 = -4° \text{ (a drop of 4 degrees)}
\]
2. From 9 A.M. to 10 A.M.:
\[
2 - 2 = 0°
\]
3. Total change from 8 A.M. to 10 A.M.:
\[
-4 + 0 = -4°
\]

The expression to represent the total change in temperature from 8 A.M. to 10 A.M. for City B would be:
\[
6 + (-6) + (-2)
\]
Based on the provided options, we can evaluate:
- A. \(-6 + 2\)
- B. \(6 + 2\)
- C. \(6 + (-2)\)
- D. \(-6 + (-2)\)

### Answer for City B

The correct representation of the change in temperature for City B is likely not clearly defined from the given options, but it can be assumed to fit within option C, indicating a transition.

Therefore, we would lean towards option **C. \(6 + (-2)\)**.

### Summary
- **City A Total Change:** -13°F
- **City B Total Change:** -4°F

Thus, **City A has a greater change in temperature** with a drop of **-13°F**, compared to City B's change of **-4°F**.

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