Question

the temperature was 13 °f and then dropped 5 degrees.
what was the final temperature?

Explanation:

Step1: Identify initial temp and drop

Initial temperature: $13^\circ\text{F}$, drop: $5^\circ\text{F}$

Step2: Calculate final temperature

$13 - 5 = 8$

Answer:

$8^\circ\text{F}$