temperature drops from 54 degrees to -4 degrees in 27 min what is the change in temperature in 27min

Question

Temperature dropped from 54 degrees  to -4 degrees in 27 minutes. What was the change in temperature in 27 minutes.

Answer 1

Hello, Angie... 

 

When you do this problem try to imagine the number line.  And the distance from zero.  In this case, -4 is 4 units away from zero going to your left , and 54 is 54 units away from zero going to your right. Now, distances cannot be negative.  So, the change in temperature is 54+4= 58 degrees.  

 

That at should be the answer.  Take care. And please rate my answer :)

 

D. Y. Taylor