Question

sarah is tracking temperatures in her science class. the temperature started at -5°c and then dropped another 12 degrees. what is the new temperature? the temperature is now °c.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify initial and change

Initial temperature is - 5°C and it drops 12 degrees (a negative change).
-5 - 12

Step2: Perform subtraction

-5+( - 12)=-17

Answer:

-17