Question

At midnight, the temperature was 20.4°F. In the morning, the temperature was −5.2°F.

Which statement describes the temperatures?
At midnight, the temperature was 20.4 degrees above 0, and in the morning, it was 5.2 degrees below 0.
At midnight, the temperature was 20.4 degrees below 0, and in the morning, it was 5.2 degrees above 0.
At midnight, the temperature was 20.4 degrees above 0, and in the morning, it was 5.2 degrees lower.
At midnight, the temperature was 20.4 degrees below 0, and in the morning, it was −5.2 degrees higher.

Answer 1

The answer is C.

Explanation:

Why because if you look at -5.2 it means your going to have to look at one that says lower so it will be C.

Hope this helps. :D

Answer 2

The correct statement is:

At midnight, the temperature was 20.4 degrees above 0, and in the morning, it was 5.2 degrees below 0.

Explanation:

20.4°F > 0°F > -5.2°F

At midnight,20.4°F means temperature was above 0°F.

And in the morning temperature of 5.2°F was lower than 0°F.This thing is indicated by negative sign.