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Overnight, the temperature in Mayville was – 4°F. But by the following afternoon, the temperature had risen 11°F. What was the temperature in Mayville that afternoon? To solve the problem, Rose added – 4+11 and came up with an answer of 7°F. Is Rose correct? Why or why not?

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Answer:

She is correct. If you add 11 degrees to -4 degrees, you get 7 degrees.

Explanation:

-4 + 11 = 7

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