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Read this word problem.$\newline$In the morning, the temperature in Westfield City was $-2 \, ^{\circ}\mathrm{F}$. By afternoon, a north wind caused the temperature to drop another $8 \, ^{\circ}\mathrm{F}$. What was the afternoon temperature in Westfield City?$\newline$To solve the problem, Martin subtracted $-2 - (-8)$ and came up with an answer of $6 \, ^{\circ}\mathrm{F}$. Is Martin correct? Why or why not?$\newline$Choices:$\newline$(A) Yes, Martin is correct.$\newline$(B) No. The answer should have been $-6 \, ^{\circ}\mathrm{F}$, not $6 \, ^{\circ}\mathrm{F}$, because the temperature dropped.$\newline$(C) No. Martin should have subtracted $-2 - 8$ because the temperature started at $-2 \, ^{\circ}\mathrm{F}$ and dropped by $8 \, ^{\circ}\mathrm{F}$.