Question

The inequality statements compare the temperature of three different locations in a city at the same time.

–2º C > –5º C

–5º C > –7º C
Which statements comparing the temperatures are true?

Select each correct statement.

A. The temperature –5º C is colder than the temperature –2º C .

B. The temperature –7º C is warmer than the temperature –5º C .

C. The temperature –2º C is colder than the temperature –7º C .

D. The temperature –5º C is warmer than the temperature –7º C  .

Answer 1

• A. The temperature –5º C is colder than the temperature –2º C .
• D. The temperature –5º C is warmer than the temperature –7º C 

Explanation:

The more negative a temperature is, the colder it is. In order, from colder to warmer, the temperatures are ...

colder ... ... ... ... warmer

-7 ºC ... -5 ºC ... -2 ºC