Question

At midnight, the temperature was 31.2°F. In the morning, the temperature was −6.7°F. Which statement describes the temperatures?

At midnight, the temperature was 31.2 degrees above 0, and in the morning, it was 6.7 degrees lower.
At midnight, the temperature was 31.2 degrees below 0, and in the morning, it was 6.7 degrees higher.
At midnight, the temperature was 31.2 degrees above 0, and in the morning, it was 6.7 degrees below 0.
At midnight, the temperature was 31.2 degrees below 0, and in the morning, it was 6.7 degrees above 0.

Answer 1

The third statemnet

Explanation:

I say the third statement is correct because it says its 31.2 degrees above 0 which is positive. Also it says in the morning it was 6.7 below 0 which is negative which equlas-6.7. So that is why statement 3 is the correct answer.