From Monday to Tuesday, the depth of a snowdrift changed by −2 3/8 inches. From Tuesday to Wednesday, the depth changed by half as much. What is the change in the depth of the snowdrift from Tuesday to Wednesday? help now plz\

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From Monday to Tuesday, the depth of a snowdrift changed by −2 3/8    inches. From Tuesday to Wednesday, the depth changed by half as much. What is the change in the depth of the snowdrift from Tuesday to Wednesday? help now plz\

mathmale · Answer

You're discussing rates of change.  The first rate of change is $$\frac{ 2\frac{ 3 }{ 8 }inches }{ day }$$

anonymous · Answer

so it would be ?

mathmale · Answer

The rate is less over the next day:  1/2 of the given rate (above).  Please calculate "half of 2 3/8 inches per day."

mathmale · Answer

Be certain to use the correct units of measurement, which are "inches per day" or in/day.

mathmale · Answer

Convert 2 3/8 to an improper fraction first.  Then multiply your result by 1/2 and simplify your final result.

anonymous · Answer

is it 19/32?