Question

The difference between the record high and low temperatures in Charlotte, NC, is 109℉. The record low temperature was −5℉. What was the record high temperature?

Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

The difference between the record high and low temperatures in Charlotte is 109℉.  We are given the record low temperature of -5℉.

$h - 5 = 109$

Let 'h' be the high temperature.

$h-5=109\\\\h-5+5=109+5\\\\\boxed{h=114}$

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