Question

The temperature of a freezer started at 18ºC. After cooling for a few hours, the freezer had a temperature of –12ºC. What is the difference between the new, colder temperature and the original temperature?

Negative 12 minus 18
Negative 12 minus (negative 18)
18 minus 12
18 + (negative 12)



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Answer 1

A

Explanation:

Answer 2

A) Negative 12 minus 18
Always use the second thing to minus the first thing, then you get the difference.