Write an inequality.

A cold wave hit Chicago when the temp. hit 62 degrees. During the cold wave, the temp. dropped 2 degrees every hour. How many hours was it before the temp. was below 40 degrees?

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Sabrina Shaffer

6 May, 09:06

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Nia Singh · Answer 1

62-2h <40 because you start with 62 degrees. As each hour passes, you take away two more degrees. Proceed to do this until you get below 40

Write an inequality.A cold wave hit Chicago when the temp. hit 62 degrees. During the cold wave, the temp. dropped 2 degrees every hour. How many hours was it before the temp. was below 40 degrees?