Question

In the morning, when James went to school it was warm outside. By the time he went to bed that evening the temperature had dropped 14ºF. What number can be used to express the change in temperature?

Answer 1

Answer: The number can be used to express the change in temperature= -14

Explanation:

Given: The temperature in evening dropped by
`14^(\circ)F`.

Thus, the change in temperature =
`14^(\circ)F`

Since the temperature in evening is dropped or decreased , thus in integers the change in temperature =
`-14^(\circ)F`

Therefore, the number can be used to express the change in temperature= -14