esterday, the temperature at noon was 11.4∘ By midnight, the temperature had decreased by 15.7 degrees. What was the temperature at midnight?

Question

A

−4.3∘F

B

−11.4∘F

C

−15.7∘F

D

−27.1∘F 

Answer 1

To find the temperature at midnight, we need to subtract the decrease in temperature from the noon temperature.

1. Noon temperature = \( 11.4^\circ F \)
2. Decrease in temperature = \( 15.7^\circ F \)

Now, we calculate the midnight temperature:

\[ \text{Midnight temperature} = \text{Noon temperature} - \text{Decrease} \]

\[ \text{Midnight temperature} = 11.4^\circ F - 15.7^\circ F \]

Now performing the subtraction:

\[ 11.4 - 15.7 = -4.3^\circ F \]

So, the temperature at midnight is \( -4.3^\circ F \).

The correct answer is:

A -4.3°F