The temperature is dropping throughout the day as a cold front comes in in 30 a the temperature is changing by -5° per hour and then city be the temperature is changing by -3° per hour. If the temperature in both cities started at 70° which city is warmer and what is the difference in their temperatures after five hours

1 answer

Let's calculate the temperature in both cities after five hours.

City A

  • Initial temperature: 70°F
  • Rate of change: -5°F per hour
  • Time: 5 hours

Temperature change: \[ \text{Temperature change} = \text{Rate of change} \times \text{Time} = -5°F \times 5 \text{ hours} = -25°F \]

Temperature after 5 hours: \[ \text{Final temperature} = \text{Initial temperature} + \text{Temperature change} = 70°F - 25°F = 45°F \]

City B

  • Initial temperature: 70°F
  • Rate of change: -3°F per hour
  • Time: 5 hours

Temperature change: \[ \text{Temperature change} = \text{Rate of change} \times \text{Time} = -3°F \times 5 \text{ hours} = -15°F \]

Temperature after 5 hours: \[ \text{Final temperature} = \text{Initial temperature} + \text{Temperature change} = 70°F - 15°F = 55°F \]

Summary of Temperatures

  • City A: 45°F
  • City B: 55°F

Conclusion

City B is warmer than City A by: \[ \text{Temperature difference} = 55°F - 45°F = 10°F \]

Final Answer: City B is warmer, and the difference in their temperatures after five hours is 10°F.