Inside Kasi's house, the temperature was 20°C. She stepped outside, where the temperature was 22°C cooler. Which expression represents the temperature outside?

A) - 22-20

B) 20-22

C) 20+22

D) 22-20

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Reina Webb

Mathematics

25 June, 14:54

Inside Kasi's house, the temperature was 20°C. She stepped outside, where the temperature was 22°C cooler. Which expression represents the temperature outside?

A) - 22-20

B) 20-22

C) 20+22

D) 22-20

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Maria Rasmussen · Answer 1

B

Step-by-step explanation:

Hotter = Temperature goes up

Colder = Temperature goes down

Since it's getting cooler outside, temperature drops

20°C - 22°C = - 2°C

Inside Kasi's house, the temperature was 20°C. She stepped outside, where the temperature was 22°C cooler. Which expression represents the temperature outside?A) - 22-20B) 20-22C) 20+22D) 22-20

Inside Kasi's house, the temperature was 20°C. She stepped outside, where the temperature was 22°C cooler. Which expression represents the temperature outside?

A) - 22-20

B) 20-22

C) 20+22

D) 22-20