Question

adeline lives in fairbanks, alaska. she recorded the low temperature for five days on the number line. what is the change in temperature from wednesday to thursday?

Explanation:

Step1: Identify initial and final temperatures

Initial (Wednesday) $T_1=- 13^{\circ}C$, Final (Thursday) $T_2=-8^{\circ}C$

Step2: Calculate temperature change

$\Delta T=T_2 - T_1=-8-(-13)$
$=-8 + 13$
$=5^{\circ}C$

Answer:

$5^{\circ}C$