Question

At 6 pm, the temperature was -7. In the afternoon, the temperature was 17. What was the change of temperature during the day? Please explain how you found the answer.

a) 24 degrees
b) -10 degrees
c) -24 degrees
d) 10 degrees

Answer 1

To find the change in temperature, we subtract the initial temperature from the final temperature. The change from -7°C to 17°C results in a difference of 24 degrees Celsius.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine the change in temperature during the day, we subtract the initial temperature (at 6 pm) from the final temperature (in the afternoon). Given that the temperature was -7°C at 6 pm and 17°C in the afternoon, we calculate the change as follows:

• Final temperature in the afternoon = 17°C
• Initial temperature at 6 pm = -7°C
• Change in temperature = Final temperature - Initial temperature = 17°C - (-7°C) = 17°C + 7°C = 24°C

The change in temperature during the day is therefore 24 degrees Celsius.