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One day at 3:00 a.m., the temperature was
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13
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13
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in Kodiak, Alaska. At 10:00 a.m., the temperature was 22°F. What was the average change in temperature per hour?
Step 1: Find the total change in temperature by subtracting the initial temperature from the final temperature.
22°F - (-13°F) = 35°F
Step 2: Find the time elapsed in hours by subtracting the initial time from the final time and converting to hours.
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m. = 7 hours
Step 3: Calculate the average change in temperature per hour by dividing the total change in temperature by the time elapsed in hours.
35°F ÷ 7 hours = 5°F per hour
Answer: The average change in temperature per hour is 5°F.