The temperature last evening was 15°Fahrenheit. It dropped 33° last night (-33). By noon today, it has warmed up only 5°. Add positive & negative numbers to tell what the temperature was at noon today?

Cositanto asked Jun 18, 2023

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Cositanto asked Jun 18, 2023

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Answer:

-13°

Explanation:

Start at 15°

Subtract 33° -----> 15-33= -18°

It has warmed up by 5° (+5) -----> -18+5= -13°

Scribbles answered Jun 24, 2023

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