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I WILL GIVE BRAINLIEST TO THE 1ST RIGHT ANSWER The temperature was -20.5°F at 5 A.M. and rose 5 degrees per hour for the next 5 hours. Melissa says the temperature at 10 A.M. was -5.5°F. Which statement identifies Melissa’s error and the correct answer?

A.Melissa multiplied incorrectly. The correct answer is -0.5°F.

B.Melissa multiplied incorrectly. The correct answer is 9.5°F.

C.Melissa added incorrectly. The correct answer is 4.5°F.

D.Melissa added incorrectly. The correct answer is 5.5°F.

Answers

  1. Answer:
    from 5 am to 10 am is 5 hours.
    The temperature rose 5 degrees per hour.
    Multiply the rise per hour by the number of hours:
    5 x 5 = 25 degrees.
    Now add that amount to the original temperature:
    -20.5 + 25 = 4.5 degrees.
    The answer is:
    C. Melissa added incorrectly. The correct answer is 4.5°F
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  2. Answer: The first question asks the student to use repeated addition to solve the question 5×3. The student answers 5+5+5=15, but is marked incorrect.
    Step-by-step explanation:

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