Question

Annie recorded the temperatures at which two oils freeze: Oil Temperature Sunflower oil −17 °C Peanut oil 3.1 °C Which statement about the temperatures at which these oils freeze is true? (5 points) Peanut oil freezes at a higher temperature than sunflower oil because 3.1 °C < −17 °C. Peanut oil freezes at a lower temperature than sunflower oil because 3.1 °C < −17 °C. Peanut oil freezes at a lower temperature than sunflower oil because 3.1 °C > −17 °C. Peanut oil freezes at a higher temperature than sunflower oil because 3.1 °C > −17 °C.

Answer 1

Peanut oil freezes at a higher temperature than sunflower oil because 3.1 °C > −17 °C.

Explanation:

Annie recorded the temperatures at which two oils freeze: Oil Temperature

Sunflower oil −17 °C

Peanut oil 3.1 °C

Now we compare the temperatures

-17 is smaller than 3.1

negative number is always smaller than positive number

3.1 is greater than -17

3.1 °C > −17 °C

Peanut oil freezes at a high temperature 3.1 °C when compared to sunflower oil

so, Peanut oil freezes at a higher temperature than sunflower oil because 3.1 °C > −17 °C.