SOLUTION: as a front passed,the teperture changed steadilyover 6 hours.altogether it changed -18 degrees. what was the change in temperture per hour for the 6 hours ?

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Question 358860: as a front passed,the teperture changed steadilyover 6 hours.altogether it changed -18 degrees. what was the change in temperture per hour for the 6 hours ?
Answer by guitarheroguy(26) About Me  (Show Source):
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Here is the formula you need to use to solve this problem:
Change/Hours=Average
-18/6=-3
So...
On average, the temperature decreased by 3 degrees each hour.