February weather in Pennsylvania can act quite strange. On any given day, it could be freezing, but then warm up the next day. If it was -4oF on February 2 and 38oF on February 20, what was the increase in temperature from February 2 to February 20?

Can someone please explain to me how I solve this? Thank you. :)

Question

February weather in Pennsylvania can act quite strange. On any given day, it could be freezing, but then warm up the next day. If it was -4oF on February 2 and 38oF on February 20, what was the increase in temperature from February 2 to February 20?

Can someone please explain to me how I solve this? Thank you. :)

anonymous · Answer

ok i think its a 52 degree increase

anonymous · Answer

did that help you

wolfe8 · Answer

When asked how much it increased between two values, you are looking for the difference between them. So use subtraction.

anonymous · Answer

see it was at -4 degrees so your moving up

wolfe8 · Answer

Same goes for decrease :)

wolfe8 · Answer

But be careful with negative signs! :) Hint: You are subtracting a negative which ends up being ______.

anonymous · Answer

Thank you :)

wolfe8 · Answer

You're welcome. And @melancholymushroom , I believe you made a mistake there. I hope my responses can correct you >.<