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The hottest temperature ever recorded on the moon was 117°C. The coldest temperature recorded on the moon was --163 °C. What is the difference between the highest temperature and the lowest temperature on the moon? a. ) 280°C

b. ) 46°C c. ) 180°C d. ) 38°C e. ) 250°C

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Hottest = 117 Celsius

Coldest = - 163 Celsius

Difference = | hottest - coldest | = 117 + 163 = 280 degrees (A)


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