Question
In a science experiment, the temperature dropped by 8.5◦ C and then increased by 3.2◦ C. The net change in
temperature is ____ ◦ C.
temperature is ____ ◦ C.
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To find the net change in temperature, you can simply add the changes together. The temperature dropped by 8.5°C, which can be represented as a negative change, and then increased by 3.2°C.
Here's the calculation:
\[
\text{Net change} = -8.5 \, \text{°C} + 3.2 \, \text{°C}
\]
\[
\text{Net change} = -8.5 + 3.2 = -5.3 \, \text{°C}
\]
So, the net change in temperature is **-5.3 °C**. This indicates that the overall temperature has decreased by 5.3 °C.
Here's the calculation:
\[
\text{Net change} = -8.5 \, \text{°C} + 3.2 \, \text{°C}
\]
\[
\text{Net change} = -8.5 + 3.2 = -5.3 \, \text{°C}
\]
So, the net change in temperature is **-5.3 °C**. This indicates that the overall temperature has decreased by 5.3 °C.