If the temperature decreases by 2 degrees per 1000 feet of gained altitude and if the temperature at sea level is 25 degrees wha

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aleksklad [387]

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If the temperature decreases by 2 degrees per 1000 feet of gained altitude and if the temperature at sea level is 25 degrees wha

t would the temperature at 35,000 feet be?

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Paha777 [63] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-13T09:41:31+03:00

Paha777 [63]4 years ago

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Answer:

-45 degrees

Step-by-step explanation:

35,000 ÷ 1000 = 35. This means 1000 feet will be gained 35 times. 35 × 2 = 70. This means 70 degrees will be lost as altitude increases. 25 - 70 = -45. You start with 25, so you must subtract the temperature that is lost.