Write and solve an algebraic equation to find the answer.
From midnight to 6:00 am, the temperature rose 8°C. At 6:00 am, the temperature was
−
20
°
C. What was the temperature at midnight?
-20°C - 8°C = -28°C
Let's assume the temperature at midnight to be represented by the variable "T".
From midnight to 6:00 am, the temperature rose 8°C. This means that the temperature at 6:00 am can be represented as T + 8.
Given that the temperature at 6:00 am was -20°C, we can set up the equation:
T + 8 = -20
To find the temperature at midnight (T), we need to solve for T.
Let's solve the equation step-by-step:
T + 8 = -20
Subtract 8 from both sides of the equation:
T = -20 - 8
T = -28
Therefore, the temperature at midnight was -28°C.