Question

At the beginning of the day, it was -5°. throughout the day, the temperature increased 19°. what was the temperature (in degrees) at the end of the day?

Answer 1

Answer: 14

Step-by-step explanation:

If it was -5 degrees throughout the day, and the temperature increased a positive 19, it would be -5 + 19.

We know that the answer is positive, since the positive number is bigger than the negative number. But since it is, the negetive number subtracts from the positive. So we have to switch the numbers around.

19 - 5 = ?

-5 + 19 is the same as 19 - 5.

19 - 5 = 14