Question

Select the statement that is true about the temperatures -9°F and -7°F.

A
-7°F,< -9°F because -7°F is colder than -9°F.
B
-7°F > -9°F because -7°F is colder than -9°F.
C -7°F >-9°F because -7°F is warmer than -9°F.
D -7°F <-9°F because -7°F is warmer than -9°F.

Answer 1

C. -7f > -9 because -7f is warmer than -9f

Explanation:

Process of Elimination

You can rule out B and D because the answer contradicts itself.

Previous Knowledge

We know -7f is warmer than -9f because its closer to 0 so we can rule out A

Therefore through the process of elimination you can conclude the answer is C