Question

The temperature in Anchorage, Alaska one morning was -8 degrees Fahrenheit. It rose slightly, increasing only 10 degrees by lunchtime. By dinnertime, the temperature had fallen 8 degrees. What was the ending temperature?

Answer 1

The ending temperature was -6 degrees Fahrenheit.

Explanation:

First, it was -8 degrees

Then, it was -8+10=2 degrees

Lastly, it was 2-8=-6 degrees