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the greenhouse effect occurs on many planets . if the actual temp of venus is -40 degrees , and the temp of the greenhouse is 800 , what is the difference?

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a difference of 840 degrees

800 - (-40) = 840

When removing a negative number from a positive number you get a positive

- + - = +
800 - (-40)
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