Question

Bianca set the thermostat in her house to 87°F, which was 13° warmer than the temperature outside. What temperature was it outside?
Confused.

Answer 1

Answer:

74 degrees F

Step-by-step explanation:

Subtract the 87 - 13

This is because there are +13 degrees more than outside. So if you add 74 + 13 that were added by the thermostat, you get 87 degrees. Does it make sense?

Just subtract :)

Answer 2

Answer: 74 degrees Fahrenheit  

Step-by-step explanation: the temperature outside was 13 degrees lower than 87 degrees, so  87 - 13 = 74