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The temperature in Fargo was Negative 6 degrees Celsius at 10 am. By noon, the temperature went up four degrees.

A number line with points blank, negative 6, blank, A, negative 3, B, blank, 0, blank, C, 3, D, blank, 6, blank.

Which point is a representation of the warmer noon temperature in degrees Celsius?
Point A
Point B
Point C
Point D

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The warmer noon temperature, rising from -6 to -2 degrees Celsius, aligns with Point C on the number line, situated between -2 and 3, marking the representation of the increased temperature.

The initial temperature at 10 am in Fargo was -6 degrees Celsius.

By noon, the temperature increased by four degrees.

So, the temperature at noon can be calculated as follows:

Initial temperature at 10 am = -6 degrees Celsius

Temperature increase by noon = +4 degrees Celsius

Therefore, the temperature at noon = -6 + 4 = -2 degrees Celsius

Looking at the number line:

Negative 6 is the initial temperature at 10 am.

Point A is mentioned as one of the blank points.

Negative 3 comes after Point A.

Point B is mentioned after Negative 3.

Point C is before 3.

Point D is after 3.

The temperature at noon is -2 degrees Celsius. Comparing this value to the points on the number line:

Point A is represented by a temperature lower than -2.

Point B is also represented by a temperature lower than -2.

Point C is represented by a temperature between -2 and 3.

Point D is represented by a temperature greater than 3.

Therefore, the representation of the warmer noon temperature in degrees Celsius on the number line is Point C.

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