Question

The temperature at 2:00 a.m. was −12°. At noon, the temperature had risen 16°. At 4:00 p.m., the temperature had dropped 8°. What is the temperature at 4:00 p.m.?

Answer 1

The temperature at 4:00 p.m. was -4°

Step-by-step explanation

The temperature at 2:00 a.m. was −12° and at noon, the temperature had risen 16°.

So, the temperature at noon was = (-12° + 16°) = 4°

Now at 4:00 p.m., the temperature had dropped 8°

So, the temperature at 4:00 p.m. was = (4° - 8°) = -4°