Question

On Monday, the low temperature in a city was -5.4°F. On Tuesday, the low temperature was 1.2°F colder than on Monday. On Wednesday, the low temperature was 3.7°F warmer than on Tuesday. What was the low temperature in the city on Wednesday?

Answer 1

-2.9°F

Explanation:

First subtract the temperature from Tuesday to Monday because it is getting colder, and you get 6.6 (-5.4 - 1.2 = -6.6)

Then add 3.7 because it is getting warmer and you get

-6.6 + 3.7 = -2.9

Answer 2

-2.9°F

Explanation:

-5.4°F - 1.2°F = -6.6°F

-6.6°F + 3.7°F = -2.9°F

The low temperature in the city on Wednesday was -2.9°F

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