The highest temperature recorded in the town of Westgate. This summer was 1 oh1 last winner. The lowest temperature recorded was -5. Find the difference between those extremes.

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To find the difference between the highest temperature (101°F) and the lowest temperature (-5°F), you can calculate it as follows:

  1. 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.
  2. 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.