Question

Solve.

Monday's high temperature was 6°C. The low temperature was -3°C.
What was the difference between the high and low temperatures?

Answer 1

Answer:9 degrees

6-x=-3

x=6+3

x=9

Answer 2

9

Explanation:

Using subtraction, we have 6-(-3). Subtracting a negative is equal to a positive, so we have 6+3=9.