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It was reported on the 5 o'clock weather that the current temperature was 7F degrees. The forecast was for the temperature to drop 13 degrees by 6:00a.m. What will the temperature be at 6:ooa.m.?

Answer by Alan3354(69443)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
It was reported on the 5 o'clock weather that the current temperature was 7F degrees. The forecast was for the temperature to drop 13 degrees by 6:00a.m. What will the temperature be at 6:ooa.m.?
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It's 5 degs
If it drops (decreases) by 13, it'll be 5 - 13 = -8 degs.

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