The temp. at 6:00 am was - 7 degrees and by noon, the temp had increased by 8 degrees. What was the temp. at noon?

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Johanna Bailey

10 January, 20:03

The temp. at 6:00 am was - 7 degrees and by noon, the temp had increased by 8 degrees. What was the temp. at noon?

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Jarrett Frazier · Answer 1

I find that when you need to add a negative number and a positive number, you subtract instead! Watch:

7 - 8 = - 1

Now all you do is switch - 1 to 1.

So 1 is your answer.