To find the difference between the highest temperature (101°F) and the lowest temperature (-5°F), you can calculate it as follows:
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First, convert the lowest temperature to a positive number for the sake of calculating the difference:
- The lowest temperature is -5°F, so in terms of magnitude, it's 5°F below zero.
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Now, add the absolute value of the lowest temperature to the highest temperature:
- Difference = Highest Temperature - Lowest Temperature
- Difference = 101 - (-5)
- This is the same as:
- Difference = 101 + 5 = 106
So, the difference between the highest and lowest temperatures recorded is 106 degrees Fahrenheit.