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

Question

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Responses

-4°F
-4°F

4°F
4°F

-14°F
-14°F

-9°F

Answer 1

To find the new temperature after a drop of 9 degrees from 5°F, you need to subtract 9 from 5.

5°F - 9°F = -4°F

Therefore, the new temperature is -4°F.