Question

The temperature at 8 p.m. was 6 degrees. at 2 p.m. the temperature decreased 13 degrees. What was the temperature at 2 a.m.?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

Given parameters:

    Temperature at 8pm = 6°C

    Temperature at 2am = decreased by 13°C

Unknown:

Temperature at 2am

Solution:

Since this is a temperature decrease problem, the temperature at 2am should be lesser.

 Temperature at 2am = Temperature at 8pm - Temperature decrease

                                    = 6°C - 13°C

                                     = -7°C