Write an expression to model the following situation: When Nestor woke up, the temperature was –5°C. By noon, the temperature had increased by 9°C. What was the temperature at noon?

A.
5 + 9

B.
5 – 9

C.
–5 + 9

D.
–5 – 9

Question

Write an expression to model the following situation: When Nestor woke up, the temperature was –5°C. By noon, the temperature had increased by 9°C. What was the temperature at noon?	
 
 A.
5 + 9
 
 B.
5 – 9
 
 C.
–5 + 9
 
 D.
–5 – 9

skullpatrol · Answer

Any ideas?

anonymous · Answer

just making sure:
It's C, correct?

anonymous · Answer

I just keep second guessing it.

skullpatrol · Answer

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