Question

how could you use the scale of a thermometer to find the temperature represented by 110+(-80)
A.find the reading at 110 degrees below the 80 degree mark.
B.find the reading at 110 degrees above the 80 degree mark.
C.find the reading at |-80| degrees below the 110 degree mark.
D.find the reading at |-80| degrees above the 110 degree mark.

Answer 1

The correct answer is C), find the reading at |-80| degrees below the 110 mark.

We start at the first number, 110.  We go 80 degrees below it to find our answer, since we are adding a negative number.