The temperature dropped 15 degrees in 3 hours. The temperature dropped the same amount every hour. Complete the equation the represents the amount of change, x, of temperature every hour and solve this equation. (fill in the blank)
3x=1______
The temperature decreased by 2 _______ every hour
3x = 15
To solve for x, divide both sides of the equation by 3:
x = 15/3
x = 5
Therefore, the equation that represents the amount of change of temperature every hour is 3x = 15, and the temperature decreased by 2 degrees every hour.