Question

The temperature was −10 °F and dropped by 16 °F. Which statement represents the resulting temperature in degrees Fahrenheit? A −10 + 16 = 6 B 10 − (−16) = 26 C −10 − 16 = −26 D −10 − (−16) = −6

Answer 1

A
−10 + 16 = 6
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Answer 2

You are starting with a negative number (-10). The temperature the drops by 16 degrees so you are adding another negative (which is the same as just subtracting).

Your answer would be C
-10 - 16 = -26 degrees