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The temperature was very cold, then it doubled, then it dropped 10 degrees, and then it increased by 40 degrees. The temperature is now 16 degrees. What was the starting temperature?

Correct answer:

t =  -7 °C

Step-by-step explanation:


t•2-10+40=16

2t = -14

t = -7

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Rainbow Fox
how can i solve this It was 45 degrees on Thursday. The temperature went down 15 degrees. What is the temperature

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Dr Math
t2 = 45 - 15 = 30 °

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