The average temperature at the North Pole is -49.62°C, and the average temperature at the South Pole is -34.68°C. How much higher is the average temperature at the North Pole than at the South Pole?
-84.3°C
-14.94°C
14.94°C
84.3°C

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The average temperature at the North Pole is -49.62°C, and the average temperature at the South Pole is -34.68°C. How much higher is the average temperature at the North Pole than at the South Pole?
-84.3°C
-14.94°C
14.94°C
84.3°C

anonymous · Answer

To find the difference, all we need to do is subtract again, hehe. :)

-49.62 -(-34.68) **double negative changes to a positive**
-49.62 + 34.68 =-14.92 (B)

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anonymous · Answer

Thanks :) :) <3 @kaylie.sullivan