Question

On Monday, the temperature at 10 a.m. at Sam’s house was –6° Fahrenheit. The

temperature at 2 p.m. at Sam’s house was 2° Fahrenheit. Which statement about the
change in temperature from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Sam’s house is true?
Question 1 options:

The temperature decreased by 12° Fahrenheit.


The temperature decreased by 4° Fahrenheit.


The temperature decreased by 3° Fahrenheit.


The temperature decreased by 8° Fahrenheit.

Answer 1

The temperature decreased by 8 degrees Fahrenheit.

Answer 2

8

Explanation:

to find the answer, subtract the second amount (2) from the first amount (-6), -6 - 2 = -8, the temperat decreased by 8