Question

The temperature in Nome, Alaska, was -50 °F. This was 18 °F less than

the temperature in Anchorage, Alaska, on the same day. What was the
temperature in Anchorage?

Answer 1

The temperature in Anchorage was -32°F

Explanation:

Let

x ----> the temperature in Nome, Alaska in Fahrenheit degrees

y ----> the temperature in Anchorage, Alaska in Fahrenheit degrees

we know that

To find out the temperature in Anchorage, adds 18 Fahrenheit degrees to the temperature in Nome

so

`y=x+18\°F` ----> equation A

we have

`x=-50\°F`

substitute the value of x in the equation A and solve for y

`y=-50\°F+18\°F`

`y=-32\°F`

therefore

The temperature in Anchorage was -32°F