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In the morning, an outdoor thermometer shows a temperature of -8°C. Later that afternoon, the temperature drops an additional 4°C. What is the temperature in the afternoon?

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Answer:

- 12°C

Explanation:

Given :

Temperature in the morning = - 8°C

In the afternoon, temperature drops an additional 4°C

A temperature drop mean a reduction in the initial temperature :

Afternoon temperature = morning temperature - 4°C

Afternoon temperature = - 8°C - 4

After oon temperature = - 12°C

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