Question

On January 22, 1945, the temperature in Spearfish, South Dakota, fell from 54 degrees Fahrenheit at 9 am to -4 degrees at 9:27 am. how many degrees did it fall?

Answer 1

58

Explanation:

Use a number line.

-4 + 4 = 0.

So, you already have 4 Fahrenheit.

Then, add the distance of 54 from 0 to 54.

4 + 54 = 58.

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