The wind-chill factor measures how cold it feels based on both temperature and wind speed. The wind-chill factor was 8 Farenheit at 6 p.m. and dropped to -8 farenheit by 10 p.m. What was the change in the wind-chill factor between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m.?

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mathstudent55 · Answer

You need to subtract 8 minus -8.

anonymous · Answer

thank you! i wanted to see if i was right so its 16 right?

mathstudent55 · Answer

$8 - (-8)$

$= 8 + 8 $

$= 16$

mathstudent55 · Answer

Yes, you are correct.

anonymous · Answer

thank you!

mathstudent55 · Answer

You're welcome.