Question

Two 7th grade students, Betty and Tami, both solved the

following math problem: If the temperature drops from 10%
F to -7° F, by how much did the temperature change?
The students came up with different answers. Betty said
the temperature decreased by 17°F, and Tami said the
temperature decreased by 3°F. Who is correct?
A) Betty
B) Tami
C) Neither
D) Both

Answer 1

3 F because 10% = 10 degrees

Answer 2

your answer will be 17! hope this helps :D

Explanation:

10 - (-7)

10 + 7

17