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
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
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