#### 400The temperature at noon was 18°C. It dropped by 3°C every 2 hours until midnight. What was the temperature at midnight?
["How Temperature Drops: Calculating Midnight Temperature from Noon Readings", "At noon, the temperature was 18°C. But if it drops by 3°C every 2 hours, how low did it go by midnight? Understanding this temperature trend helps us predict weather patterns and prepare for daily climate changes.", "### The Temperature Drop Pattern", "From noon to midnight, 12 hours pass—providing six 2-hour intervals. Since the temperature falls 3°C per interval:", "- Drop per 2 hours: 3°C\n- Number of intervals in 12 hours: 6\n- Total temperature drop:\n [\n 3°C \ imes 6 = 18°C\n ]", "### Final Temperature at Midnight", "Starting at 18°C at noon, subtract the total drop:\n[\n18°C - 18°C = 0°C\n]", "### Conclusion", "By midnight, the temperature had dropped to 0°C, demonstrating how consistent cooling over time can significantly lower temperatures—important knowledge for climate analysis, daily planning, and weather forecasting.", "Keywords: temperature drop, midnight temperature calculation, 18°C to midnight, climate trends, weather forecasting, hourly temperature change."]
