SOLUTION: the temperature dropped 5 degrees F and then it went up 3 degrees F. let t represent the beginning temperature. write an algebraic expression to show the ending temperature.

Question 699444: the temperature dropped 5 degrees F and then it went up 3 degrees F. let t represent the beginning temperature. write an algebraic expression to show the ending temperature.
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
the temperature dropped 5 degrees F and then it went up 3 degrees F. let t represent the beginning temperature. write an algebraic expression to show the ending temperature.
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F = t-5+3
F = t-2
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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