Question

During a cold front, the temperature in Denver, Colorado, dropped from 7 degrees C to -5

degrees C. Kyla and Jason were discussing the change in temperature. Kyla thinks the
temperature dropped 12 degrees. Jason thinks the temperature only dropped 2 degrees. Who
is correct? Why?

Answer 1

Kyla is correct.

Explanation:

If temperature dropped from 7 degree Celcius to negative 5 degree Celcius, the actual drop is 7 - (-5) = 12 degree.

Jason would be correct if the temperature changes from 7 degree Celius to 5 degree Celcius.