Question

arrange the following temperatures in order from coldest to warmest. a: -12°f, 6°f, -8°f, 10°f; b: -3°f, -12°f, 6°f, 10°f; c: -12°f, -3°f, 6°f, 10°f; d: -12°f, -3°f, 10°f, 6°f

Explanation:

Step1: Recall temperature ordering rule

On the Fahrenheit scale, lower numbers represent colder temperatures, with negative values colder than positive values. The order from coldest to warmest follows the number line: more negative < less negative < 0 < positive numbers (smaller to larger).

Step2: Evaluate each option

• Option A: $-12^\circ\text{F}, 6^\circ\text{F}, -8^\circ\text{F}, 10^\circ\text{F}$ → Incorrect, $-8^\circ\text{F}$ is warmer than $-12^\circ\text{F}$ but placed after $6^\circ\text{F}$.
• Option B: $-8^\circ\text{F}, -12^\circ\text{F}, 6^\circ\text{F}, 10^\circ\text{F}$ → Incorrect, $-12^\circ\text{F}$ is colder than $-8^\circ\text{F}$ but placed after it.
• Option C: $-12^\circ\text{F}, -8^\circ\text{F}, 6^\circ\text{F}, 10^\circ\text{F}$ → Correct, follows coldest to warmest: $-12 < -8 < 6 < 10$.
• Option D: $6^\circ\text{F}, -8^\circ\text{F}, 10^\circ\text{F}, -12^\circ\text{F}$ → Incorrect, positive values are placed before colder negative values.

Answer:

C. $-12^\circ\text{F}\ \ -8^\circ\text{F}\ \ 6^\circ\text{F}\ \ 10^\circ\text{F}$