Question

Tina was writing a report about the weather in Fairbanks, Alaska. Tina included this information about the weather in Fairbanks in her report.

Average Summer Temperature: 61℉
Average Winter Temperature: -12℉
What was the difference between the average summer temperature and the average winter temperature in ℉?

Answer 1

-851 - (-394)

Answer 2

The difference between the average summer temperature and the average winter temperature in Fairbanks, Alaska is 61℉ - (-12℉) = 73℉.

Answer 3

To find the difference between -851 and -394, you subtract the negative number from the other negative number:

-851 - (-394) = -851 + 394

Now, adding a negative number is the same as subtracting its absolute value, so:

-851 + 394 = -457

Therefore, the difference between -851 and -394 is -457.