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At 4 p.m., the temperature started to change drastically. Each hour, for three hours, the temperature decreased by 7°F. Which word in the problem indicates that a negative integer should be used?
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Decreased

Explanation: "Decreased" indicates the temperature goes down, which corresponds to a negative change (e.g., −7°F each hour).