Question

The morning temperature was at 23.5° F. Later that evening the temperature had dropped to 15.6° F. What was the change in temperature?

According to Jake the temperature had a change of -7.9° F.



Is Jake’s answer a true of false statement? Please explain your reasoning for your answer.

Answer 1

Jake's answer is true; the change in temperature is -7.9° F.

Explanation:

The change in temperature is the final value minus the initial value. Evening minus the morning.

The final value is 15.6° F, the initial value is 23.5° F.

So 15.6 - 23.5 = -7.9

Jake's answer is true.