Question

Write and solve a word problem that can be modeled by difference -4-10

Answer 1

According to the weather station, the temperature was –4 degrees Celsius last night. And today, it is now –10 degrees Celsius.

What was the change in temperature over night?

Answer: 6 degrees Celsius

Solution: 

= -4 – (-10)
= -4 + 10
= 6 degrees Celsius