Question

The temperature has been going down at a constant rate.In 4 hours it went down 12 degrees.Which expression best shows the temperature change each hour? )

Answer 1

Answer:

t = t₀ - 3n

Step-by-step explanation:

Let t be the temperature and t₀ be the initial temperature of the day

Let n be the number of hours after the initial temperature ( t₀) was registered

Let -3 be the constant of change of temperature ( In 4 hours it went down 12 degrees)

Now, let's write down the expression that shows the temperature change each hour, this way:

t = t₀ - 3n

After 2 hours

t = t₀ - 3 * 2 = t₀ - 6

After 5 hours

t = t₀ - 3 * 5 = t₀ - 15

After 3 hours and 30 minutes

t = t₀ - 3 * 3.5 = t₀ - 10.5