The temperature in the evening was 5 degrees F. Overnight the temperature dropped 9 degrees. What is the new temperature?

A. -4 degrees F
B. 4 degrees F
C. -9 degrees F
D. -14 degrees F

1 answer

To determine the new temperature after it drops, subtract the temperature drop from the initial temperature:

New temperature = Initial temperature - Temperature drop

Here, the initial temperature is 5 degrees F and the temperature dropped by 9 degrees F.

New temperature = 5 degrees F - 9 degrees F
New temperature = -4 degrees F

The correct answer is:
A. -4 degrees F