Question

At 8:00 a.m., the outside temperature was –16°. By 9:00 a.m., the outside temperature had dropped 6.5°.



What was the outside temperature at 9:00 a.m.?



A.


22.5°


B.


9.5°


C.


–9.5°


D.


–22.5°

Answer 1

@linda3 @mossyfish @DollyAcquah

Answer 2

So, the temperature at 9am was -16º. An hour earlier it was 6.5º warmer. What is -16+6.5?

Answer 3

-9.5

Answer 4

That's right! c:

Answer 5

thanks :)

Answer 6

You're welcome!