Question

At midnight, the temperature was -8° F. At noon, the temperature was 23° F. Which expression represents the increase in temperature?
a)−8 − |23|
b)−8 − 23
c)|−8 − 23|
d)|−8| − 23

Answer 1

Answer:

C

Step-by-step explanation:

Increase is difference between ending and begining value so 23-(-8) =23+8.

In this case its absolute value because it has to be positive