Change in temperature
The morning temperature at the top of a mountain was –9°C (minus 9 degrees).
In the afternoon, the temperature was 4°C.
What was the change in temperature from the morning to the afternoon?
In the afternoon, the temperature was 4°C.
What was the change in temperature from the morning to the afternoon?
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