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This morning, the temperature was -5 degrees. Within 5 hours, it had increased by 12

degrees. What is the new
temperature?

User Pamcevoy
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Increase is addition,

Add 12 to -5:

-5 + 12 = 12-5 = 7

The new temperature is 7 degrees.

User Venkatnz
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