The temperature is dropping throughout the day as a cold front comes in. In City A, the temperature is changing by −5°F per hour, and in City B the temperature is changing by −3°F per hour. If the temperatures in both cities started at 70°F, which city is warmer, and what is the difference in their temperatures after 5 hours?(1 point) Responses City A is warmer by 2°F. City A is warmer by 2 degrees F . City B is warmer by 2°F. City B is warmer by 2 degrees F . City A is warmer by 10°F. City A is warmer by 10 degrees F . City B is warmer by 10°F

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To determine which city is warmer after 5 hours and the difference in their temperatures, we can calculate the temperature in each city after 5 hours.

For City A:

  • Initial temperature = 70°F
  • Temperature change = −5°F per hour
  • After 5 hours, the temperature change will be: \[ 5 , \text{hours} \times (-5 , \text{F/hour}) = -25°F \]
  • Temperature in City A after 5 hours: \[ 70°F - 25°F = 45°F \]

For City B:

  • Initial temperature = 70°F
  • Temperature change = −3°F per hour
  • After 5 hours, the temperature change will be: \[ 5 , \text{hours} \times (-3 , \text{F/hour}) = -15°F \]
  • Temperature in City B after 5 hours: \[ 70°F - 15°F = 55°F \]

Now, we compare the temperatures of both cities after 5 hours:

  • City A: 45°F
  • City B: 55°F

City B is warmer than City A. The difference in temperature between the two cities is: \[ 55°F - 45°F = 10°F \]

Thus, the correct response is: City B is warmer by 10°F.