Last night, the minimum temperature was −23∘C. That was 5∘C warmer than the lowest temperature where Ailen can safely use her sleeping bag.The following equation describes this situation.−28+5=−23What does −28 tell us?Choose 1 answer:(A) The temperature dropped 28∘C overnight.(B) The temperature was 28∘C too cold for using the sleeping bag.(C) Ailen can safely use her sleeping bag down to −28∘C.
Q. Last night, the minimum temperature was −23∘C. That was 5∘C warmer than the lowest temperature where Ailen can safely use her sleeping bag.The following equation describes this situation.−28+5=−23What does −28 tell us?Choose 1 answer:(A) The temperature dropped 28∘C overnight.(B) The temperature was 28∘C too cold for using the sleeping bag.(C) Ailen can safely use her sleeping bag down to −28∘C.
Given Equation Analysis: The given equation is −28+5=−23. This equation is meant to describe the relationship between the minimum temperature last night and the lowest temperature at which Ailen can safely use her sleeping bag.
Verification of Equation: Let's verify the equation by performing the addition to ensure there are no math errors. −28+5 should equal −23.−28+5=−23
Interpretation of −28∘C: The equation is correct, so we can interpret −28 in the context of the problem. Since the minimum temperature was −23∘C and it was 5∘C warmer than the lowest temperature Ailen can use her sleeping bag, −28∘C represents the lowest temperature at which Ailen can safely use her sleeping bag.
Final Answer: Therefore, the correct answer is (C) Ailen can safely use her sleeping bag down to -28\degreeC.
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