Math Problem Statement
Solution
The image shows a problem where the temperature dropped 28 degrees in 6 hours, and the equation is provided to find , the average rate of temperature change per hour.
To calculate :
This simplifies to approximately degrees per hour. Thus, the average rate of temperature change is about degrees per hour.
Therefore, the closest answer should be "approximately degrees per hour," which is the first option listed.
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Here are 5 related questions to expand on this concept:
- How would the rate change if the temperature dropped by 35 degrees over 7 hours?
- How is the average rate of change different from the instantaneous rate of change?
- Can the average rate of change be positive in some cases? Give an example.
- How would you interpret a positive average rate of change in the context of temperature?
- What is the significance of the negative sign in this context?
Tip: Always check the signs when working with rates of change; positive indicates increase, and negative indicates decrease.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Algebra
Rate of Change
Basic Arithmetic
Formulas
x = (-28) / 6
Theorems
Rate of Change
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 6-8