Question

1. the temperature in denver was - 12.5°f in the morning. by the afternoon, the temperature increased to 3.5°f. what was the total change in temperature?

Explanation:

Step1: Identify initial and final temps

Initial temp $=- 12.5^{\circ}F$, Final temp $=3.5^{\circ}F$

Step2: Calculate temperature change

Change = Final - Initial = $3.5-(-12.5)$
$3.5-(-12.5)=3.5 + 12.5=16^{\circ}F$

Answer:

$16^{\circ}F$