The temperature was -5∘F and then fell 8∘F.

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The temperature was -5 f and then fell 8 f

To understand the problem, we need to know that -5∘F represents a temperature of negative 5 degrees Fahrenheit. The phrase "fell 8∘F" means that the temperature decreased by 8 degrees Fahrenheit.

To solve the problem, we'll start with the initial temperature, -5∘F, and then subtract 8∘F to find the final temperature.

-5∘F - 8∘F = -13∘F

Therefore, the final temperature is -13 degrees Fahrenheit.

suppose you owed be $5

then you borrowed another $8
what would you then owe me?

Same thing, but temperature.

-13f -5