Suppose the temperature outside is dropping at a constant rate. At noon , the temperature is 70 degrees f and it drops to 58 degrees f at 5:00 P.M. How much did the temperature change each hour?

Answer 1

70 - 58 = 12 degrees in five hours
12/5 = 2.4 degrees per hour drop or -2.4 degrees per hour

Answer 2

Evaluate. | –48 |

Answer 3

+48

Answer 4

During a six hour period, the temperture dropped 18degrees F. Find the average hourly change in the temperature.