The temperature increased 6 1/2

Question

°F in the afternoon before decreasing 8.7°F in the evening.
What was the evening temperature? Enter your answer in the box in decimal form.

Answer 1

To find the evening temperature, we need to subtract the decrease of 8.7 degrees from the increase of 6 1/2 degrees.

6 1/2 degrees is equivalent to 6.5 degrees.

Therefore, the evening temperature is 6.5 - 8.7 = -2.2 degrees Fahrenheit.

The evening temperature is -2.2 degrees Fahrenheit.