Question

the temperature at 1 a.m. was -4.5°f. at 8 a.m. the temperature had increased by 10.3°f. what was the temperature, in degrees fahrenheit, at 8 a.m.?

Explanation:

Step1: Identify initial and change

Initial temperature is - 4.5°F, increase is 10.3°F.

Step2: Calculate final temperature

Final temperature = Initial temperature+Increase, so - 4.5 + 10.3.
-4.5+10.3 = 5.8°F

Answer:

5.8°F