Solve the problem.
-A weather forecaster predicts that the temperature will drop 3 degrees each hour for the next 5 hours. If the temperature is -3 degrees before the temperature starts falling, what is the temperature after the drop?
A)15°
B)-11°
C)-15°
D)-18°

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The temperature drops 3 degrees each hour for 5 hours, so the total drop is 3 * 5 = 15 degrees. Starting from -3 degrees, the temperature after the drop is -3 - 15 = -18 degrees.

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