Question

The temperature at a mountain base camp was −5 degrees Celsius on Wednesday. Thursday morning, the temperature was 2 degrees Celsius lower than it was on Wednesday. By Thursday evening, the temperature was 1 degree Celsius lower than it was that morning. What was the temperature at the base camp Thursday evening?

−9 degrees Celsius
−8 degrees Celsius
−7 degrees Celsius
−6 degrees Celsius

Answer 1

@iGreen

Answer 2

@amistre64

Answer 3

and your attempt?

Answer 4

I thought. It would be B

Answer 5

I got the same thing.

Answer 6

-5 on Wednesday

2 degrees lower on Thursday morning.

-5 - 2 = -7

Thursday evening is 1 degree lower than Thursday morning.

-7 - 1 = -8

Answer 7

if 'that morning' refers to the day before and not the wednesday ... i agree with B

Answer 8

Ok i just wanted to make sure can you guys help me witha couple more questions