Question

The high temperature in Fairbanks, Alaska was 12.2 degrees, then that night it fell 48.4 degrees. The next morning, it rose 17.1 degrees. What was the temperature in the morning?

Answer 1

The temperature next morning was - 19.1 degrees

Explanation:

High temperature in Fairbanks, Alaska = 12.2 degrees

Temperature that night = 12.2 - 48.4

Temperature that night = -36.2 degrees

Temperature next morning = -36.2 + 17.1

Temperature next morning = -19.1 degrees

The temperature next morning was - 19.1 degrees