Suppose that state’s record high temperature of 102 was set in 1930, and the record low -14 of was set in 1966. What is the range of these temperature extremes?
102 + 14 = ?
To find the range of temperature extremes, you subtract the record low from the record high. In this case, the record high is 102 and the record low is -14.
So, to find the range:
Range = Record High - Record Low
Range = 102 - (-14)
When subtracting a negative number, it is like adding its absolute value. Therefore:
Range = 102 + 14
Range = 116
Therefore, the range of these temperature extremes is 116 degrees.