On February 18, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., the temperature rose from -14°F to 36°F. What was the total increase in temperature during this time period?

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Daniel L.
Nov 22, 2016

The increase is #50^oF#. See explanation.

Explanation:

To calculate the increase you have to subtract the lower value from the higher one.

Here it is:

#36-(-14)#

To subtract a negative number you add the opposite number:

#36-(-14)=36+14=50#

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