On February 18, from 9 a.m. until 2 p.m., the temperature rose from -14(degrees)F to 38(degrees)F. What was the total increase in temperature during this time period?
To find the total increase in temperature during the given time period, you need to find the difference between the final temperature and the initial temperature.
In this case, the initial temperature is -14°F and the final temperature is 38°F.
To calculate the difference in temperature, subtract the initial temperature from the final temperature:
38°F - (-14°F)
To subtract a negative number, you can change the sign and add the two numbers together:
38°F + 14°F
Adding the two numbers gives us:
52°F
Therefore, the total increase in temperature during the given time period is 52 degrees Fahrenheit.