Question

In July, the average temperature in one US city was 29 degrees by December, the average temperature had fallen by 29 degrees. Explain why the average temperature in December was 0 degrees.

Answer 1

Sample Response: The temperature went up 29°C, which represents a positive 29. Then the temperature fell 29°C, which represents a negative 29. The average temperature rose and fell the same amount. The absolute values are the same, so the difference is 0.

Explanation:

Answer 2

Explanation:

In July, it was positive 29 degrees, but in December it was negative 29 degrees. When you have 29-29 you get 0. Hope that helped