Question

"The temperature at 6:00p.m. was 24°F. At midnight the temperature was 36°F lower than at 6:00 pm What was the temperature at midnight?

A)12 F.
B)-12F
c)-36 F
d)-60F"

Answer 1

To find the midnight temperature, subtract the temperature drop (36°F) from the 6:00 p.m. temperature (24°F), resulting in -12°F.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student asked about the temperature change from 6:00 p.m. to midnight. To find the temperature at midnight, we start with the temperature at 6:00 p.m., which was 24°F. Since the temperature dropped by 36°F at midnight, we subtract 36 from 24:

24°F - 36°F = -12°F

Therefore, the temperature at midnight was -12°F, which corresponds to option B in the question.