The temperature increased 6 1/2
°F in the afternoon before decreasing 8.7°F in the evening.
What was the evening temperature? Enter your answer in the box in decimal form.
To find the evening temperature, we need to subtract the decrease of 8.7 degrees from the increase of 6 1/2 degrees.
6 1/2 degrees is equivalent to 6.5 degrees.
Therefore, the evening temperature is 6.5 - 8.7 = -2.2 degrees Fahrenheit.
The evening temperature is -2.2 degrees Fahrenheit.