Question

The average temperature in the North Pole in the summer is 32 degrees F. The average temperature in the North Pole in the winter is -40 degrees F.

Kevin says that the difference between these two temperatures is 8 degrees.

Identify the error in Kevin's thinking. Determine the difference between these two temperatures, and explain or show your process.

Answer 1

he counted from 32 to 40 , and not to -40

Explanation:

the difference is 72 degrees