If the temperature in Anchorage is negative nine degrees Fahrenheit and the temperature in Minneapolis is negative ten degrees Fahrenheit, which city has a greater temperature? Explain your answer.

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If the temperature in Anchorage is negative nine degrees Fahrenheit  and the temperature in Minneapolis is negative ten degrees Fahrenheit, which city has a greater temperature? Explain your answer.

imstuck · Answer

The greater temp means the higher temp.  -10 is less than -9, so the city with the temp of -9 has a greater temp.  That would be Anchorage.

anonymous · Answer

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imstuck · Answer

lol,,,you're welcome!  TY for the medal!

jim_thompson5910 · Answer

Drawing out a number line helps 

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jim_thompson5910 · Answer

-10 is to the left of -9, so -10 is smaller than -9

-9 is to the right of -10, so -9 is larger than -10