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The temperature was freezing, then it doubled, dropped 10 degrees, and then 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 = -14/2 = -7

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

Dr Math
t2 = 45 - 15 = 30 °





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