Question

2 The temperature in Chicago was - 10 degrees Fahrenheit. It then rose 5 degrees.

a. Write an equation that you can use to find the new temperature.

b. What is the new temperature?

C. Is your answer a positive or negative integer? Why?

Answer 1

Explanation:

Given

Initial Temperature = -10

Increment = 5

Required

Solving (a): Write an Equation

The equation is to add the initial temperature and the increment

i.e

Equation = Initial Temperature + Increment

Solving (b): Solve the equation

Substitute values for initial temperature and the increment

Result = -10 + 5

Result = -5

Solving (c):

It's a negative answer because the increment in temperature is not greater than the initial temperature