The temperature is -12c in the morning but is expected to rise 4 during the day. What would be the evening temperature? show your work

Question

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Answer 1

-12+4=l-12l-l4l=12-4=8, now use the sign of the number with the greater absolute value

the number with the greater absolute value is -12, so you use the negative sign

the answer is -8

-12+4=-8