Question

When Tyrone fell asleep one night, the temperature was 24°F. When Tyrone awoke the next morning, the temperature was -12°F. What is the temperature change?

a) 12°F
b) 36°F
c) -12°F
d) -36°F

Answer 1

The temperature change from 24°F to -12°F is a decrease of 36°F, making the answer (d) -36°F.

Step-by-step explanation:

When Tyrone fell asleep one night, the temperature was 24°F, and when he awoke the next morning, it was -12°F. To calculate the temperature change, you subtract the final temperature from the initial temperature. So, the change in temperature is: (-12°F) - (24°F) = -36°F. Therefore, the correct answer to the question, 'What is the temperature change?' is (d) -36°F.