the temperature in fairbanks, alaska, fell 10 degrees in 2 hours. explain why the average temperature change…

the temperature in fairbanks, alaska, fell 10 degrees in 2 hours. explain why the average temperature change was - 5°f per hour.

the temperature in fairbanks, alaska, fell 10 degrees in 2 hours. explain why the average temperature change was - 5°f per hour.

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Define average - rate formula

Average rate of change = $\frac{\text{Change in quantity}}{\text{Change in time}}$

Step2: Identify values

Change in temperature is - 10°F (it fell, so negative), change in time is 2 hours.

Step3: Calculate average rate

$\frac{- 10}{2}=-5$ °F per hour

Answer:

The average temperature change is - 5°F per hour because when we divide the total change in temperature (-10°F) by the total time (2 hours) using the formula for average - rate of change $\frac{\text{Change in quantity}}{\text{Change in time}}$, we get - 5°F per hour.