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The temperature went up 2 degrees Celsius, then up 3 degrees Celsius, and finally up 3 degrees Celsius, ending up at a final temperature of 15 degrees Celsius. What was the starting temperature?

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The temperature went up 2 degrees Celsius, then up 3 degrees Celsius, and finally up 3 degrees Celsius, ending up at a final temperature of 15 degrees Celsius. What was the starting temperature?

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Solution

To find the starting temperature, we need to subtract the total increase in temperature from the final temperature.

Step 1: Add up the total increase in temperature. 2 degrees Celsius + 3 degrees Celsius + 3 degrees Celsius = 8 degrees Celsius.

Step 2: Subtract the total increase from the final temperature. 15 degrees Celsius - 8 degrees Celsius = 7 degrees Celsius.

So, the starting temperature was 7 degrees Celsius.

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