Question

Yesterday, the temperature at noon was 11.4°F. By midnight, the temperature had decreased by 15.7 degrees. What was the temperature at midnight? *

Answer 1

-4.3ºF

Explanation:

Since the temperature decreased, you subract 15.7ºF.

1. 11.4ºF-15.7ºF=-4.3ºF

Answer 2

The temperature at midnight was:

-4.3°F

Explanation:

11.4 - 15.7 = -4.3