Ken’s prediction for December was –5°C. The actual low temperature was 3 degrees higher than his prediction.

Question

The actual low temperature in December was

Answer 1

To find the actual low temperature, we start with Ken's prediction of -5°C and add the 3 degrees that it was higher than his prediction.

\[ -5°C + 3°C = -2°C \]

Thus, the actual low temperature in December was -2°C.