Question

The record high January temperature in Austin, Texas, is 90 degrees Fahrenheit. The record low January temperature is -2 degrees Fahrenheit. Find the difference between the high and low temperatures.

Answer 1

92 degrees because 90-(-2)= 90+2 because the negatives cancel out so you would get 92

Answer 2

92° F.

Explanation:

The record high January temperature in Austin, Texas is 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

The record low January temperature is -2 degrees Fahrenheit.

The difference between the high and low temperatures = 90 - (-2)

= 90 + 2

= 92 degrees Fahrenheit.

The difference between the high and low temperatures is 92° F.