Let's break down the process step by step:
1. Sum the Temperature Drops:
The temperature dropped [tex]\( -4^{\circ}F \)[/tex] on Monday, [tex]\( -5^{\circ}F \)[/tex] on Tuesday, and [tex]\( -3^{\circ}F \)[/tex] on Wednesday. We need to sum these drops to find the total temperature change over the three days.
[tex]\[
(-4) + (-5) + (-3) = -12
\][/tex]
2. Calculate the Average Drop:
To find the average drop in temperature, we need to divide the total drop by the number of days, which is 3.
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[tex]\[
\frac{-12}{3} = -4
\][/tex]
So, the step-by-step solution involves:
- Summing the individual drops: [tex]\((-4) + (-5) + (-3) = -12\)[/tex]
- Dividing the total sum by the number of days: [tex]\( \frac{-12}{3} = -4 \)[/tex]
Therefore, the correct equation to find the average drop is:
[tex]\[
\begin{array}{l}
(-4)+(-5)+(-3)=-12 \\
-12 \div 3 = -4
\end{array}
\][/tex]
