The weather forecast states that the temperature will be lower than - 5°F tonight. Let t represent the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit. Which inequality models this situation?

a. t < - 5 and t may be a negative number

b. t < - 5 and t must be a positive number

c. t > - 5 and t may be a negative number

d. t > - 5 and t must be a positive number

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Aldo Reese

3 February, 08:42

The weather forecast states that the temperature will be lower than - 5°F tonight. Let t represent the temperature in degrees Fahrenheit. Which inequality models this situation?

a. t < - 5 and t may be a negative number

b. t < - 5 and t must be a positive number

c. t > - 5 and t may be a negative number

d. t > - 5 and t must be a positive number

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Marcelo · Answer 1

I think it is a because it says the temperature is less than - 5 degrees Fahrenheit

so you know the sign will have to be t<-5 degrees Fahrenheit now you are left with is t a positive or negative number a positive number would automatically be greater than - 5 degrees Fahrenheit so there is no way it can be a positive number thus leaving you with one option.

Answer: a