at 4 p.m. Fresno is a nice 72 degrees Fahrenheit just like we like it and Anchorage is a chilly 5° below zero when you compare Fresno's temperature to Anchorage what is a difference write evaluate an expression to find the difference in the temperatures
Mathematics · Middle School · Wed Jan 13 2021
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To find the difference in temperatures between Fresno and Anchorage, you would subtract the temperature of Anchorage from the temperature of Fresno. However, it's important to note that Anchorage's temperature is below zero, which means it is negative. So if Fresno is at 72 degrees Fahrenheit and Anchorage is at -5 degrees Fahrenheit, here’s how you would set up the expression:
Difference = Fresno's temperature - Anchorage's temperature Difference = 72°F - (-5°F)
When subtracting a negative number, it is equivalent to adding its absolute value, so now the expression simplifies to:
Difference = 72°F + 5°F Difference = 77°F
Therefore, the difference in temperatures between Fresno and Anchorage is 77 degrees Fahrenheit.