The total temperature measured by 4 thermometers was −16 degrees Fahrenheit.

What was the average temperature measured by the 4 thermometers?

−12 degrees Fahrenheit
12 degrees Fahrenheit
−4 degrees Fahrenheit
4 degrees Fahrenheit

Question

The total temperature measured by 4 thermometers was −16 degrees Fahrenheit. 

What was the average temperature measured by the 4 thermometers?

 −12 degrees Fahrenheit
 12 degrees Fahrenheit
 −4 degrees Fahrenheit
 4 degrees Fahrenheit

anonymous · Answer

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anonymous · Answer

Let's look at the question together:
We have a total 4 thermometers.
We have a total temp of -16.

anonymous · Answer

What do you think we should do to find the average temperature?

anonymous · Answer

ok

anonymous · Answer

I'll give you a hint - a and b are both wrong

anonymous · Answer

4? because 4 x 4 is 16?

anonymous · Answer

Close. Notice the negative sign in front of the 16

anonymous · Answer

Since there is a positive 4 for the thermometers, the only logical answer would be -4, as -4*4 = -16 :)

anonymous · Answer

Yea small but big mistake

anonymous · Answer

thanks

anonymous · Answer

You're welcome :) if you need anymore help just tag me